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wallet

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1832

GUSN

GUSN-35796

Description

Tan; scalloped flap and strap closure; embossed with floral garland border; white kid lining; 4 compartments (one=2 kid flaps - for checks?)

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallets
accessories
embossing
stitching
leather
borders (ornament areas)
floral patterns
festoon (motif)
Men's personal gear
Hand Stitched
Embossed
Floral Border
Garland
WALLET

Inscription

Handwritten on underside of leather strap: ""D. Baker presented in honor of his birthday Feby 15th 1832 by his friend Komer -00-""

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3.25 x 7.25 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1933.711

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