Octagonal Union Case of brown shellac

Made:
1851-1870 in United States
maker:
Samuel Peck and Company
Octagonal Union Case of brown shellac, elaborately moulded

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Octagonal Union Case of brown shellac, elaborately moulded
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Octagonal Union Case of brown shellac, elaborately moulded, contains ambrotype showing young girl surrounded by gold oval frame. Left half of case lined in maroon velvet, c. 1860, American

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
1980-676/19
Materials:
case, shellac, lining, velvet, hinges & fastening, brass, frame, gold leaf and picture front, glass
type:
union case
credit:
Purchase (Roger Newport)