photograph case

Accession Number CRRMU : 1991.28.2

Description

Black ebonite case for photographic portrait, with relief-moulded decoration back and front, two brass hinges, red velvet lining

Artist Peck, S.

Creation Date 1855

Material ebonite

Measurements 77 mm

Department Cromer Museum

Inscription GENUINE UNION CASE / IMPROVED / Fine gilt and Burnished Hinge / S.PECK'S PATENT. / Oct 3rd, 1854. / H.HALVERSON'S PATENT, / Aug. 7th, 1855, / Assigned to S.Peck.