Photograph case

Museum Object Number 1969.1488

Object Name

Photograph case

Category

Photographic images

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

Ames, Booth & Hayden (Casemaker)

Creator Notes

No further information could be found about this organization (LBS; 9/13/2006).

Place of Origin

New England, United States, North America

Date

1850-1860

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Paper inside case; "AMES, BOOTH & HAYDEN/ DAGUERREOTYPE/ PHOTOGRAPHIC/ AND/ Ambrotype Goods/ Of every description

Materials

Gutta percha; Brass; Gilt metal; Velvet; Ink; Paper

Techniques

Molded

Dimensions (inches)

2.11 (H) , 1.89 (W) , 0.875 (D)

Dimensions (centimeters)

5.35 (H) , 4.8 (W) , 2.223 (D)

Measurement Notes

H at left. W at bottom. D at bottom left corner.

Object Description

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