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Unidentified

Writing Box

1799

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Unidentified

Writing Box

Unidentified

Writing Box

1799

Physical Qualities Mahogany, mother of pearl, Box: 4 3/4 x 13 x 8 3/4 in. (12.1 x 33 x 22.2 cm) Ink well A: 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1 7/8 in. (3.8 x 3.8 x 4.8 cm) Ink well B: 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1 7/8 in. (3.8 x 3.8 x 4.8 cm) Key A: 2 1/4 x 3/4 x 1/8 in. (5.7 x 1.9 x 0.3 cm) Key B: 1 7/8 x 7/8 x 1/8 in. (4.8 x 2.2 x 0.3 cm)

Credit Line Gift of Olive C. Slater

Object Number 1947.47

Maker

Unidentified

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