Carving

Title:

Jacob's Ladder, Mount Washington Railway

Object Name:

Carving

Object ID:

1996.051

Date:

1900-1920

Description:

Ivory souvenir, White Mountains (pen/letter knife top?). Miniature photo image inset in tip, can be viewed by holding toward light. Image includes four photos, each with a caption: "JACOB'S LADDER, MOUNT WASHINGTON RAILWAY", "LIZZIE BOURNE'S MT.", "WILLEY BROOK BRIDGE.", and "THE FABYAN HOUSE." Ivory is tubular shape, threaded at base interior. Carvings include circles, oblong piercings, and cross-hatch.

Material:

Ivory

Dimensions:

L-3.25 Dia-0.5 inches

Credit Line:

Gift of Rachel B. Sackett

People:

Sackett, Rachel B. (1913-2003)

Subjects:

Jacob's Ladder, Lizzie Bourne Monument, Willey Brook Bridge, Fabyan House, Cog Railway, Souvenirs