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Silver case

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1860-1890

GUSN

GUSN-17667

Description

Brown leather case for silver. Triangular shape w/ front flap that closes and extends almost to bottom of flap. Gilt trim around edges. Interior lined in purple silk and velvet.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cases (containers)
leather
silk (textile)
velvet (fabric weave)
Leather
Silk
Velvet
CASE

Inscription

Stamped on interior front flap: ""JOHN BAGSHAW & SONS/ MANUFACTURERS LIVERPOOL"" Stamped on exterior front flap: ""M.A.T.""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

John Bagshaw & Sons (Maker)

Location of Origin

Liverpool, England

Dimensions

2 x 1 (WxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.1827

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