Collection Highlights
Fraktur: Birth and Baptism certificate of Joseph Flor
Date:
1811
Object Number:
PR.022.13
Medium:
Hand-colored print
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Card case
Object Number:
INV.14147
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Tortoise shell, silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 3/8 in. ( 9.5 x 7 x 1 cm )
Description:
Tortoise shell card case lined with purple velvet, the lid is hinged on one side and the opposite side has a metal clasp fastener, both sides have an oriental design in relief depicting a multi-storied Asian style building surrounded with floral garland.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
