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OBLONG BOX

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

The rectangular box has an ivory exterior which is undecorated. The entire surface of the box is made in ivory including the hinge. The interior is lined with tortoise shell.

Object name:
OBLONG BOX
Made from:
Ivory -- tortoise shell
Made in:
France
Date made:
19th c.
Size:
0.5 x 7.9 x 3 cm (3/16 x 3 1/8 x 1 3/16 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
36.19
Class:
IVORY
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973