Collection Highlights
Aaron Burr (1756-1836)
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1927.59
Medium:
Plaster with wash
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Card case
Object Number:
INV.14148a-d
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Mother of pearl, metal, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/8 x 2 7/8 x 3/8 in. ( 10.5 x 7.3 x 1 cm )
Description:
Mother of pearl card case, the overall design is a diamond patter, on one side, the center diamond is larger than the others and has a floral garland design on it, the lid is hinged on the rights side and there is a metal clasp fastener on the left, the inside is lined with fuchsia velvet.
Gallery Label:
This card case belonged to Isabella Vaché Cox.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
