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1851
GUSN-175631
"The Golden Vase: A Miniature Gift" - Miniature book bound in gilt-shaped brown pebbled cover. Title and floral deocration on front cover. Floral decoration on back cover. Worn floral decoration on spine. Red and gilt on page edges. Inscribed and elated on first leaf. Ninety-six pages.
books
paper (fiber product)
bindings (gathered matter components)
stamping (marking)
gilding
childhood
flowers (plants)
Book
"Ellen E. Brown / 1853" (handwritten)
"NASHUA, N.H. / J.M. FLETCHER" (printed)
"Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1851, / By J.M. FLETCHER, / in the Clerk's Office of the District / Court of the District of New-Hampshire." (printed)
Fletcher, J. M. (Publisher)
3 1/8 x 2 (HxW) (inches)
Bequest of Eleanor Fayerweather
1993.741
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