Writing Kit, 19th century (CH 18466517)
Summary
Rectangular box with hinged lid; horse-shoe-shaped handles decorated with wire scrolls at either end. Fabric band attached to handles. At top: pattern of inlaid brass-colored diamonds and bandings: raised banding around sides, top and bottom. Interior: tray with four compartments covered by hinged lids decorated with raised “X” pattern.
Tags
Date
1850
Source
Cooper–Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Copyright info
public domain