Name/Title
Red leather letter folder with silver thread emblem, c. 1860Entry/Object ID
2017.37.23Description
Acc. No. 17.37.23
Subject Category: Household, decorative
Date or Period: circa 1850's-1860's
Object: Folder, letter
Description: A letter folder of red leather. The red leather is repeated in the interior forming three pockets, one is in the form of an envelope with a snap closure. The cover has an ornate embossed emblem that appears to be constructed of silver thread.
Size: 13 3/4” x 9 1/2”
History of Object: A letter valise owned by W.W. Chipman and Caroline Chipman.
Acquired from: Shari Matson,
Date: 11/25/2017
