Collection Highlights
Declaration of Independence
Date:
1776
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1776.4
Medium:
Paper, broadside
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pad and pencil case
Object Number:
1940.90
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Ivory, silk, paper, wood, graphite
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 2 5/8 x 1/2 in. ( 11.1 x 6.7 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Calling card case with ivory covers, blue velvet spine, and matching blue moiré lining; the obverse cover is carved in an oval-shaped floral design; when opened, the inside of each cover has a single-compartment pocket, open edge toward spine and with accordioned sides, and between them along the inside spine is a notepad; the case is secured closed with three moiré loops, two on the obverse and one on the reverse, through which is drawn a slender pencil.
Gallery Label:
This calling card case belonged to Mrs. Alfred Roelker, the mother of Anna Roelker. The notepad inside was used as an address book. Two of her calling cards remain inside.
Credit Line:
Gift of Anna Roelker
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
