Writing case
Child's Writing Case
c. 1780 (made)
c. 1780 (made)
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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.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Writing case (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | cardboard, partly covered with silk. |
| Brief description | Writing case, made in France, c. 1780. |
| 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. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs. Lilian F. Strongitharm |
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| Bibliographic reference | 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 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.2939-1934 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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