Photograph Case
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- Date
- 1875 – 1900
- Material
- wood; fibre; glass; metal, brass
- Catalogue Number
- 107.01.0063
- Description
- Two shallow black boxes joined together at one side by brass hinges to open like a book. The case is lined with red velvet on the inside with a cut floral pattern. A rectangular, narrow, high arched gilt (?) border that follows the shape of the frame which is shaped like high curved arch. One si…
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- Title
- Photograph Case
- Date
- 1875 – 1900
- Material
- wood; fibre; glass; metal, brass
- Dimensions
- 9.4 x 8.3 cm
- Description
- Two shallow black boxes joined together at one side by brass hinges to open like a book. The case is lined with red velvet on the inside with a cut floral pattern. A rectangular, narrow, high arched gilt (?) border that follows the shape of the frame which is shaped like high curved arch. One side has a low relief design of crossed cannons with U.S. flags and a shield.Cross-reference: 105.02.0010 (daguerreotype)Given to Pearl Moore as a gift in 1968. Letter enclosed. 'Dear Pearl, July 25 1....8/I am
- Subject
- photography
- households
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 107.01.0063
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