Accession number
PML 152771
Published
Paris : T& E, [1890?]
Credit line
Bequest of Julia P. Wightman, 1994.
Notes
Portefeuille or letter case with golden decorations. Opens accordion fashion into twelve compartments for holding letters. Lined with purple watered silk. Closed with a decorated bronze writing-stylus with graphite tip.
"T & E. Paris"--Edge of lower cover.
"Bte S.G.D.G." [Breveté sans guarantie du gouvernement (patent pending)]--Edge of lower cover.
"T & E. Paris"--Edge of lower cover.
"Bte S.G.D.G." [Breveté sans guarantie du gouvernement (patent pending)]--Edge of lower cover.
Description
1 item : celluloid and silver case ; 10.6 x 7.5 cm
Provenance
From the library of Julia P. Wightman.
Binding
Yellow case in the shape of a book made of celluloid, edges in silver. A golden shield laid on center of upper cover. The covers and spine are decorated with cross-like motifs. Housed in modern 1/4 brown morocco case of grey cloth, spine title gilt, by Julia P. Wightman.
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