Wallet

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Wallet

Entry/Object ID

G2008.022

Description

Wallet or small portfolio of red Morocco, lined with tan leather with various tooled decorative borders, and rose patterned paper, not marbled- looks like wet-on-wet stamping. Green liner on inner tab. Several compartments including a divider with sections for pencils etc. Gold stamped lettering on top edge reads: BENJAMEN JOY, JUNr UNION RIVER. 1801. Inside an ink inscription reads: “Came into possession of Benjamin F. Joy when of age 1869". The paper lining is plain Gold stamped lettering on top edge reads: BENJAMAN JOY, SURRY. 1805

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Accessory
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Date made

1801

Relationships

Related Places

Place

State/Province

Maine

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America