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Etui

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1830-1850

GUSN

GUSN-103206

Description

Metal shaped miniature tool case with hinged top and chased and repoussed scroll and floral decoration. Interior contains a spoon, snuff spoon, horn book mark, pencil and unidentified tool.

Details

Descriptive Terms

etuis (containers)
accessories
metal
horn (animal material)
ETUI

Additional Identification Number

2713

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

3 7/8 x 1 5/8 x 5/8 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1928.35a-f

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