Small bellows inlaid w/ mother-of-pearl in geometric design. Face of bellows covered in triangular m-o-p pieces. Back has 4 m-o-p pieces. Inlay of metal bordering geometric design. Red leather connecting bellows. Brass blower piece and tacks on sides.
bellows
brass (alloy)
leather
mother of pearl
wood (plant material)
Leather
Brass
Mother-of-Pearl
BELLOWS
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Unknown
13 x 5 x 4 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.403
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