Collection Highlights
Matthew Perry
Date:
ca. 1855
Object Number:
PR.012.2.787
Medium:
Daguerreotype
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Card case
Object Number:
Z.2152
Date:
1820-1880
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/4 x 2 5/8 x 3/4 in. ( 12.1 x 6.7 x 1.9 cm )
Marks:
engraved: center, obverse: "JPS"
Description:
Silver card case with lid hinges on one side, clasp fastener at opposite side; lid and case have flanged edges at the opening; overall design of vertical stripes of alternating waves and braids, monogram "JPS" center obverse.
Gallery Label:
This was possibly the card case of John Peter Schermerhorn.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Harper Skillin, 1956
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
