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Photograph case
Ames, Booth & Hayden
1850-1860
Category
Photographic images
Creator/Artist/Maker
Ames, Booth & Hayden (Casemaker)
Place of Origin
New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Gutta percha
- Brass
- Gilt metal
- Velvet
- Ink
- Paper
Museum Object Number
1969.1488
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.1488
Object Name
Photograph case
Category
Photographic images
Creator (Role)
Ames, Booth & Hayden (Casemaker)
Place of Origin
New England; United States; North America
Date
1850-1860
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Paper inside case
Inscription: "AMES, BOOTH & HAYDEN/ DAGUERREOTYPE/ PHOTOGRAPHIC/ AND/ Ambrotype Goods/ Of every description
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Gutta percha
- Brass
- Gilt metal
- Velvet
- Ink
- Paper
Techniques
- Molded
Dimensions (inches)
2.11 (H) x 1.89 (W) x 0.875 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
5.35 (H) x 4.8 (W) x 2.223 (D)
Measurement Notes
H at left. W at bottom. D at bottom left corner.