Name/Title
Leather writing case with green striped paper interior, c. 1840s-1850Entry/Object ID
1993.14.200Description
Acc. No. 93.14.200
Subject Category: Household
Date or Period: C - 1840's - 1850
Object: Writing case.
Description: Writing case or portfolio with cover of embossed patterned leather. Interior lined with green colored patterned paper (pattern consisting of stripes). Cover secured by a partial lock which appears to be nickel plated iron. (Part of which is missing).
Size: L - 13 3/4 x W - 9 1/4 inches.
History of Object:
Writing case or portfolio that originally belonged to Lucinda Mann McKim an ancestor of Olive Turner Toye, Mother of Adeline Toye Cox. It was found among the possessions of Mrs. Toye following her death.
Acquired from:
Estate of Adeline T. Cox
Date: 7-12-1993
