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Calling Card Case

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-40685

Description

Wood calling card case with a lift top. Floral and scroll border surrounds a central vignette depicting a domestic scene.

Details

Descriptive Terms

card cases
lacquering
wood (plant material)
Case, Personal
Case, Card
Case, Card

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 1/4 x 2 5/8 x 7/8 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Mrs. Joseph Swain

Accession Number

1940.691AB

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