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Wallet

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and Accessories

Date

1826-1850

GUSN

GUSN-35188

Description

Dark brown; notched flap with leather strap closure; "X" on front and back; tan leather lining; with 3 compartments.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

Handwritten in ink on interior: 1) ""Elisha ---(illegible)"" 2) ""Made in the year one thousand one hundred ---""

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4.5 x 7.875 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Charles F. White

Accession Number

1932.2173

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