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Pipe case

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1900-1920

GUSN

GUSN-25990

Description

Beige suede leather pipe case w/ leather trim. Interior lined w/ bright green velvet printed at bowl w/ two headed eagle and banner reading "GENUINE BRIAR". Exterior of case marked in gilt. "Dunbar & Co. Washington, D.C.".

Details

Descriptive Terms

cases (containers)
accessories
brass (alloy)
leather
velvet (fabric weave)
Leather
Velvet
Brass
CASE, PIPE

Maker

Possibly Dunbar & Co. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Washington, DC, USA

Dimensions

2.5 x 5.75 x 1.5 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Estate of Phoebe McKernan

Accession Number

1980.437

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