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Calling Card Case

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-35397

Description

Wood card case covered with tortoise shell. Metal button releases latch to open hinged case. Case is lined with fabric.

Details

Descriptive Terms

card cases
wood (plant material)
tortoise shell
mother of pearl
bone (material)
Case, Personal
Case, Card
Bone
Case, Card

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3 5/8 x 2 1/2 x 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1932.2663

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