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Prayer Book

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Collection Type

  • Books and periodicals

Date

1875-1899

GUSN

GUSN-70234

Description

Black, purple, ivory, and gilt case enclosing a bible with a cross on front with a clasp

Details

Descriptive Terms

prayer books
brass (alloy)
gilding
ivory (tooth component)
leather
moiré
paper (fiber product)
silk (textile)
silver (metal)
Text, Religious
Book, Prayer
Book, Prayer

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 7/8 x 2 3/8 x 4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.2647

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