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Object Name
Shaving Case
Object Number
1954-01-4
Description
Red dyed leather with repeating tooled design in gold leaf. Has a folding front cover that fastens into steel lock on top. The top has an accordian style compartment for razors and a slot for a sliding mirror. There is a wooden drawer, fronted by an ornate brass escutcheon with ring pull, opening to a wood compartment divided in three sections, one covered. Given by Fanny Lord, to Dr. John L. Buel.
Category
Personal Artifacts
Maker
Date Made
ca. 1830
Dimensions
7 7/8"L x 2 3/4" deep x 4 3/4"H
Materials
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