Writing case
- Object:
Child's writing case
- Place of origin:
France (made)
- Date:
c. 1780 (made)
- Artist/Maker:
Unknown (maker)
- Materials and Techniques:
cardboard, partly covered with silk.
- Credit Line:
Given by Mrs. Lilian F. Strongitharm
- Museum number:
E.2939-1934
- Gallery location:
In Storage
Physical description
Cardboard and silk writing case in the form of a book. The case is split into two levels. The upper level contains fancy note paper and quill pens. The bottom seciton, which is a drawer, contains envelopes, tape, sealing-wax, sponge and dusting sand.
Place of Origin
France (made)
Date
c. 1780 (made)
Artist/maker
Unknown (maker)
Materials and Techniques
cardboard, partly covered with silk.
Dimensions
Height: 8.3125 in, Width: 6.3125 in, Length: 2.125 in
Descriptive line
Writing case, made in France, c. 1780.
Bibliographic References (Citation, Note/Abstract, NAL no)
Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design & Department of Paintings Accessions 1934 London: Published under the Authority of the Board of Education, 1935
Materials
Cardboard; Silk
Subjects depicted
Subject; Sponge; Quill; Sand; Paper; Wax
Categories
Children & Childhood; Education & Learning
Collection
Museum of Childhood
