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Wallet

Collection Type

  • Clothing and Accessories

Date

1768-1833

GUSN

GUSN-31488

Description

Black, flap and strap closure; tan leather lining, 3 compartments with one flap and tongue; compartments have paper dividers.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallets
accessories
stitching
leather
Men's personal gear
Hand Stitched
WALLET

Inscription

Printed label on interior: ""No 148 - Made by John E. Williams/ No. 3 Broad Street Newport""

Maker

Williams, John E., Mr. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Newport, RI, USA

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Hattie Elliott Johnson

Accession Number

1927.784

Places

Rhode Island (United States)

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