Case

Object/Artifact

-

New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Case

Entry/Object ID

2001.14.2

Description

A triangular brown case. In the center of the lid is a triangular inset carving depicting a man and a woman sitting on a bench, looking at something the man is holding. Two small metal fasteners, one on the left side and one on the right side, secure the lid to the base of the case. Inside the case, the lid and base are lined with faux fur.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Made/Created

Place

Region

Central Europe

Continent

Europe

Notes

Despite having a manufacturer's tag inside the case, it is difficult to identify the specific company, as there are so many that have gone/still go by that name. Made in Austria, specifically.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label, Makers Mark

Location

On label, on the inside of the lid

Transcription

GENTRY BRAND / $15.--

Language

English

Material/Technique

Embossed

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Bottom of case

Transcription

MADE IN AUSTRIA

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Case

Nomenclature Class

Containers

Nomenclature Category

Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects

Dimensions

Width

5-1/4 in

Depth

1-7/8 in

Length

7-1/2 in

Materials

Material

Leather, Wood, Fabric, Fur, Metal

Material Notes

Fur appears to be faux.

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Sandy Decker

Notes

Donor