Writing case owned by David Scott Mitchell, ca. 1880-1900
Writing case owned by David Scott Mitchell, ca. 1880-1900
About this item
Full title
Author / Creator
Date
ca. 1880-1900
Call Numbers
R 15
Record Identifier
Reference Code
Physical Description
Contents
Objects - H. 10.8 x L 34.3 x W 27.5 cm. or smaller - one black wooden box with carved lid and contents, 32 items
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Physical Access Conditions
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Subjects
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Scope and Contents
Contents
A box or writing case that contains writing equipment and miscellaneous objects.
WRITING CASE
1a. Writing case, carved wood, lacquered black with hinged lid, keyhole on right-hand side, four circular shaped wooden feet glued to each corner on the base. Inside are 5 compartments, each with a length of brown silk ribbon bolted into the base...
Alternative Titles
Full title
Writing case owned by David Scott Mitchell, ca. 1880-1900
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Notes
General note
This box is visible in photographs of David Scott Mitchell's residence.
It is likely that the coins are a later addition as they are dated 1910 and postdate D.S. Mitchell's death.
Contextual Information
Source
Bequeathed by D.S. Mitchell, 1907
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
R 15
Record Identifier
Yr8Rqgon
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/Yr8Rqgon
Other Identifiers
Reference code
431450
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