Seal

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Date

ca. 1840

GUSN

GUSN-102710

Description

Carved bone seal with a rectangular mother of pearl end with the monogram "SSM" in intaglio.

Details

Descriptive Terms

seals (artifacts)
seals
SEAL

Inscription

End: "SSM"
Side: S.S. Mugford about 1840" (Intaglio and ink)

Additional Identification Number

2162

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

American

Dimensions

1 1/4 in x 5/8 in x 1/2 in (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of John Robinson

Accession Number

1921.299

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