Plate Case

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Description:

Black leather-covered, square case for a set of four Limited Edition Plates entitled "The SEASONS of AMERICA Past", created by Eric Sloane for International Silver Company. Square clasp on front and two brass hinges along back; the lid lined with white satin and the fitted bottom covered in red velvet. Exterior and interior of lid are stamped in silver with a large circle encompassing the title and maker of the set. From set, DL*322784.0001.-0005.

Date Made: 1976

Maker: International Silver Company

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Connecticut, Meriden

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Credit Line: Gift of International Silver Company

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: DL.322784.0005Catalog Number: 322784.0005Accession Number: 322784

Object Name: case

Physical Description: leather (covering material)metal (clasp material)brass (hinges material)satin (lid lining material)velvet (bottom interior material)Measurements: overall: 2 5/8 in x 11 3/8 in x 11 3/4 in; 6.6675 cm x 28.8925 cm x 29.845 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a0-f517-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_300451

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