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Jewelry Case
Early 20th century20th Century
2 1/4 in. x 5 7/8 in. x 3 3/4 in.
Unidentified,
Object Type:
Clothing and Accessories
Medium and Support:
velvet
Credit Line:
Florence Griswold Museum; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Burr
Accession Number:
1983.1.9
An oval purple velvet jewelry case with hinged lid, Inside are two compartments, one lined with green velvet, the other in cream-colored silk. There are two metal knobs on the exterior. The case looks like a miniature chest of drawers. It belonged to Harriet Angeline Lord Burr who died in 1909.
There were several items in the case when it was aquired by the Museum: a pair of wire-rimmed glasses (no longer in the case), the death notice of Mehitable Lord, a length of black grosgrain ribbon with clasp for a medal, a pair of 14k gold cuff links, a stone pendant without the chain, a purple jewel, a brass clasp with hinge engraved H.A. Lord, and a large bone cuff link with the initial "B" in silver on the front.
There were several items in the case when it was aquired by the Museum: a pair of wire-rimmed glasses (no longer in the case), the death notice of Mehitable Lord, a length of black grosgrain ribbon with clasp for a medal, a pair of 14k gold cuff links, a stone pendant without the chain, a purple jewel, a brass clasp with hinge engraved H.A. Lord, and a large bone cuff link with the initial "B" in silver on the front.
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Fan and Box
1983.1.1.a&b
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Eyeglasses
1983.1.10
Eyeglasses
1983.1.11
Gloves
1983.1.12.a&b
Gloves
1983.1.13.a&b
Handkerchief
1983.1.14
Nightcap
1983.1.15
Fabric Remnant from a Wedding Dress
1983.1.16
Hat
1983.1.17
Cap
1983.1.18
Veil
1983.1.19
Fan
1983.1.2
Shawl
1983.1.20
Bustle
1983.1.21
Sewing Basket
1983.1.22
Man's Suit
1983.1.23.a-c
Shoes
1983.1.24.a&b
Cravat
1983.1.25
Trunk
1983.1.26
Dress
1983.1.27.a&b
Housecoat
1983.1.28
Suit
1983.1.29.a&b
Fan and Case
1983.1.3
Dress
1983.1.30
Dress
1983.1.31
Dress
1983.1.32
Housedress
1983.1.33
Blouse
1983.1.34
Duster
1983.1.35
Dress
1983.1.36
Coat
1983.1.37
Boots
1983.1.38.a&b
Coat
1983.1.39
Purse
1983.1.4
Slip
1983.1.40
Petticoat
1983.1.41
Coat
1983.1.43
Card Case
1983.1.5
Hair Comb
1983.1.6
Hatpin
1983.1.7
Hatpin
1983.1.8