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Desktop Embosser

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1875-1899

GUSN

GUSN-72762

Description

Black and gilt desktop embosser with floral decoration, a rectangular base and a baluster handle

Details

Descriptive Terms

burlap
iron (metal)
painting (coating)
wood (plant material)
wool (textile)
flowers (plants)
floral patterns
Press, Printing
Handpress
Iron
Wool
Burlap
Painted
Flower
Handpress

Associated Person

Codman, Thomas Newbold, 1868-1963

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.2904

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