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Callling Card Case

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-54648

Description

Mother of pearl calling card case with a hinged lid. Diamond pattern with a carved floral design featuring a centrally located bird.

Details

Descriptive Terms

card cases
mother of pearl
Case, Personal
Case, Card
Bone
Case, Card

Pattern

Bone

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 x 2 3/4 x 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1947.363

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