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Object Name
Wallet
Object Number
1954-25-11
Description
Man's tri-fold wallet, with wrap around tie. Shaped front flap, long tie is missing, opening to two single pockets, one pocket with two divider flaps. Stamped inside one pocket: "E. A. LORD / MAKER / LITCHFIELD, CONT" inside a dotted oval.
Comment
Wallet belonged to Anson Bates, (1799-1869) a Litchfield Law School student from East Granby who attended the Law School in 1820 and was admitted to the bar that same year.
Category
Personal Artifacts
Maker
Date Made
ca. 1820
Dimensions
7 1/2" W x 3 1/2" H Open: 8 3/4" H
Materials
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