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Writing Tablet

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1840-1860

GUSN

GUSN-312118

Description

Mother of pearl and ivory writing tablet.

Details

Descriptive Terms

writing boards (tablets)
mother of pearl
ivory (tooth component)
Tablet, Writing
Tablet, Writing

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of F.E. Colby

Accession Number

1925.106

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