Collection Highlights
Great Attraction at the Masonic Hall...Joice Heth
Date:
1835
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1835.49
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Portfolio
Object Number:
INV.8766
Date:
1900-1940
Medium:
Leather, metal, cloth, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 5/8 x 9 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. ( 32.1 x 24.1 x 2.9 cm )
Marks:
written: on paper: "Gift of John [?] Mac B. Davidson to Mr. & Mrs. E. E. Olcott. This portfolio was a gift to Mr. & Mrs. Eben [?] t. Olcott (parents of the donor to the Society) from John Mc B Davidson. Gift of A. V. S. Olcott, Oct. 15, 1949."
Description:
Blue leather bound portfolio with elaborate metal, probably gold-plated cover with applied carved and engraved feather-inspired decoration; inside of portfolio lined with beige moire satin and unfolds to expose plain paper and an expanding folder.
Gallery Label:
This portfolio was a gift to Mr. and Mrs. Eben E. Olcott (parents of the donor) from John Mc B. Davidson.
Credit Line:
Gift of A. V. S. Olcott, Oct. 15, 1949
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
