Name/Title
Case, WritingEntry/Object ID
1994.16 A&BDescription
Rectangular mahogany box designed for witing and to hold writing supplies. The top surface has inlaid diamond design in center, top sides are cut on angle, for interior folding tray for writing. Tray covered with dark red velvet. Front area has loose lid, a square compartment on each end, Inserted is one square glass ink well with round brass top. Brass hinges and a lock and holding pin on box with steel screws.Dimensions
Height
4-5/8 inWidth
12-7/8 inDepth
8-7/8 inMaterial
Wood, metal velvet, glassProvenance
Notes
Donated by Henry Magaziner, 1901 Walnut Street, Philadelphia 19103.
July 1994