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Wallet

Object Name:
Wallet
Object ID:
2016.056.06
Place of Origin:
Haverhill, MA
Date:
circa 1820
Description:
Wallet, leather, owned by Thomas Burley (1766-1847) of Epping, NH. Rectangular bi-fold leather wallet. Leather strap. Red exterior with beige interior. Two internal pockets. Cardboard walls of pockets deteriorating. "Receipts" hand written in black ink on outside flap. Hand written notes on inside lining. Notes hard to read, but seem to be pricing guides.
Material:
Leather
Metal
Brass
Dimensions:
H-3.7 W-6.5 D-0.4 inches
Provenance:
From the Burley-Haley family of Epping, NH. Came with Burley and Haley Family Papers (NHHS Library 2017.078 and 2017.127).
Credit Line:
Gift of the Joseph C. and Robert M. Burley Family Trust
Subjects:
Farms, Wallets
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