Rectangular union case of dark brown shellac

Made:
1854-1870
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Rectangular union case of dark brown shellac
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Rectangular union case of dark brown shellac
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Rectangular union case of dark brown shellac
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Rectangular union case of dark brown shellac
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Rectangular union case of dark brown shellac, elaborately moulded, with central lozenge showing woman with white house in background, American, c. 1855.

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
1979-624/275
Materials:
case, shellac, lining, velvet and frame, gold leaf
type:
union case
credit:
Jesse, J