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Slip case

Date

1890-1920

GUSN

GUSN-17670

Description

Black lacquer slip case, 2 pieces. On top piece gilt and mother-of-pearl floral decoration. Gilt trim around bottom edge of top piece.

Details

Descriptive Terms

slipcases
lacquering
metal
floral patterns
Unidentified Metal
Lacquered
Floral
CASE

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2.75 x 0.75 (WxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.1830

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