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Wallet

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1867

GUSN

GUSN-13106

Description

Small brown wallet with scalloped front flap with metal clasp missing strap. Nine compartments lined with red leather. Compartments for postage, gold and cards.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallets
card cases
stamps (exchange media)
leather
metal
Case, Personal
Wallet
Men's personal gear
Machine Made
Wallet

Inscription

"POSTAGE / GOLD / CARDS" (Embossed gold lettering on interior)
"Isa (Ira) A. Carlton / Lowell Mass. / 1867" (Handwritten in ink inside "Cards" flap)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 1/2 x 4.375 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1935.1046

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