Pocket Book
1840-1870 (made)
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Pocket book with covers of mother of pearl, the front engraved with a central design of flowers and a bird, surrounded by a floral border; on the back cover is a similar border. The inside is lined with red silk. With a silver pencil.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Engraved mother of pearl, silver, silk |
| Brief description | Pocket book and pencil, mother of pearl, England, 1840-1870 |
| Physical description | Pocket book with covers of mother of pearl, the front engraved with a central design of flowers and a bird, surrounded by a floral border; on the back cover is a similar border. The inside is lined with red silk. With a silver pencil. |
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| Credit line | Given by Miss M.R. Hall |
| Object history | Given to the V&A in 1924 by Miss M.R. Hall of Kings Road, Chelsea (RP 24/7136). On arrival it was noted 'covers broked and cracked; the interior torn'. |
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| Accession number | W.116:1, 2-1924 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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