Case, Card
- Object Name:
- Case, Card
- Object ID:
- 1994.516.04
- Description:
- Case, card, silver-alloy. Rectangular shape. Corners rounded. Sides, flattened curlicues in symmetrical pattern as do top and bottom edges. Three-knuckle hinge at one edge. Small lip around inside edge of bottom section that engages cover in a friction fit. Front and back surfaces stamped designs in them. One side, flowers with fanciful decorations around edges. Small, plain area on side of cover that could be used for initials. Other side, more fanciful flowers and curlicues across top and bottom. Near center, pressed relief of a building, similar to an early version of U.S. Capitol building. Large central dome and two domes on either side. Central stairway leading up to building. Numerous columns leading to elevated first floor. Triangular pediment over central entrance area. Working area on inside, 2.26" x 0.2". Depth in bottom: 2.95". Top: 0.6" in depth. Front and back sides have been pushed in a little bit as witnessed by depression in sides in opening inside case.
- Material:
- Metal
Silver - Dimensions:
- H-3.57 W-2.61 D-0.34 inches Weight-1.5 oz
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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