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WALLET

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1800-1899

GUSN

GUSN-46545

Description

Dark brown; side by side; opens up to reveal 4 compartments; embossed w/ words inside & out.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallets
accessories
embossing
handmade
leather
Men's personal gear
Handmade
Embossed
WALLET

Inscription

1. Embossed on outside back & front: ""SALEM"" 2. Printed card (?) w/ embossed border found inside: ""American Liberties Danvers - July - ye 1 - 1775"" 3. Handwritten note found in pocket: ""Carried in the Revolutionary War. 1776 - Loaned by Mrs. C.F. Mountfort.""

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Salem, MA, USA

Dimensions

3.75 x 5.25 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1961.218

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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Title WALLET Accession Number 1916.328
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