Mug Case

Description:

Mug-shaped, dark red morocco leather fitted case with gold stamped borders for cann, DL*61.1068A. Brass spring clasp on handle side and two brass hinges opposite. Left half of interior is lined with purple silk satin stamped in gold "ARNOLD & LEWIS / LATE / I. SIMMONS / 7 ST. ANN'S SQ. / MANCHESTER" and the right half with matching purple silk velvet.

Date Made: 1877

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United Kingdom: England, Manchester, ManchesterPlace Sold; Place Presented; Place Used: United Kingdom: England, Manchester, Manchester

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Credit Line: Gift of Charles and Rosanna Batchelor Memorial, Inc.

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: DL.61.1068BCatalog Number: 61.1068BAccession Number: 233749

Object Name: casecase, cann

Physical Description: leather (overall exterior material)gold (gilt stamped decoration material)silk (linings material)brass (hardware material)Measurements: overall: 5 3/4 in x 5 7/8 in x 4 in; 14.605 cm x 14.9225 cm x 10.16 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-004a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_300983

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