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Flatware Case

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1710-1810

GUSN

GUSN-28299

Description

Wooden flatware box covered with snakeskin. Hinged, slanted cover; flat back; rounded front; and brass hardware. Interior of cover lined with red velvet.

Details

Descriptive Terms

flatware cases
wood (plant material)
Case, Food Service
Case, Eating Utensil
Case, Flatware
Case, Flatware

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. E. C. Miller

Accession Number

1918.953

Places

Keene (Cheshire county, New Hampshire)

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