Wallet

Object/Artifact

-

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Wallet

Entry/Object ID

G2010.132

Description

Tan leather wallet with stamped designs of a basket of flowers between two lyres. Semi-classical borders; reverse-curve flap edge; strap that encircles the whole wallet; passing under a strap on the back and the front. Opens up to reveal a pocket at the bottom and another in the middle section beneath a pair of flaps extending from each side. Lined with PW cotton.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Adult, Male, Accessory
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Date made

1840 - 1845

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Signature, Date

Location

Bottom pocket lining.

Transcription

John Y. Bridges; May 11, 1838

Language

English

Material/Technique

Ink

Type

Date

Location

Top pocket lining.

Transcription

Died Nov 11 1923

Language

English

Material/Technique

Ink

Notes

This was added when John Y. Bridges passed away.

Dimensions

Width

3-1/4 in

Length

6-1/2 in

Material

Leather

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Bridges, John, Bridges, David