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Wallet

Object Name:
Wallet
Object ID:
2013.029
Date:
circa 1830
Description:
Wallet, leather. Rectangular, two panels, folding with strap and loop. Incised crossed lines on exterior. Two interior compartments. "M.SPENCER. / LEMPSTER.N.H." stamped in ink on front of interior pocket, and "M. SPENCER." stamped in ink on seam between two interior pockets.
Material:
Leather
Dimensions:
W-3.5 L-6.8 inches
Provenance:
Owned and used by Marvin Spencer (1798-1850), son of Zaccheus and Irena (Robinson) Spencer of Lempster, NH. Spencer was a farmer and member of the Whig party. He married Emeline P. Beckwith (1818-1847) of Goshen in 1844.
Credit Line:
Gift of James Baird
Subjects:
Wallets
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