Scrapbook cover

Name/Title

Scrapbook cover

Entry/Object ID

2024.1001.155

Description

Cover for a scrapbook belonging to a crewmember of 1895 USS Texas. Has a black ribbon from a cap tally, an envelope from 1896, a wax seal dated 1897, and a letter from 1898.

Context

The 1895 Texas was the 1st ship named USS Texas. She was a pre-dreadnought battleship commissioned from August 15, 1895, to February 11, 1911. She was sunk as a gunnery target in March of 1911.

Collection

eBay Purchase, Historical Collections

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Cover, Dust

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Cover, Furnishing

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Furniture Coverings

Nomenclature Class

Household Accessories

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings