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Wallet
Object/Artifact
Tan leather wallet with stamped designs of a basket of flowers between two lyres. Semi-classical borders; reverse-curve flap edge; strap that encircles the whole wallet; passing under a strap on the back and the front. Opens up to reveal a pocket at the bottom and another in the middle section beneath a pair of flaps extending from each side. Lined with PW cotton.
G2010.132
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Adult, Male
Accessory
Historic Costume
1840 - 1845
Signature
Bottom pocket
John Bridges / David Y. Bridges
English
Ink
Date
Top pocket lining.
DYB / Died Nov 11 1923
English
Ink
Bottom pocket lining
May 11, 1838
3-1/4 in
6-1/2 in
Leather
Bridges, John
Bridges, David Young