Object Record
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Metadata
Collection |
The Regional Collection |
Object Name |
Case, Dressing |
Object ID |
976.018.044 a-o |
Date |
ca. 1850s-1870s |
Description |
Dressing Case. A plain rectangular wooden box with a double-hinged lid and a burled walnut veneer. A glossy, dark mottled brown appearance. The interior components are hardwood with a veneer to match the outside and and ebony veneer trim. The lid is lined with a paper and velvet. The inner box has a lift-out tray with compartments. There is a brass release pin on the right-hand side edge which releases a plain, shallow drawer. Travelling box for stationary and personal objects. Parts a-box b-mirror c- drawer d- tray e- wood piece f-wood piece g-wood piece h- wood piece i- wood piece j- wood piece k- wood piece l- insert with holding pillow m-tray cushion n-key o-brass eschtcheon plate |
Material |
Burled Walnut Veneer/Hard Wood/Brass/Mirror/Velvet/Paper |
Search Terms |
Dressing Case Building Furnishings Furniture |