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Artist unidentified, “Book with cover decoration”, Eastern United States, 19th Century, Mother-…
The Christian Keepsake (Book with cover decoration)
Artist unidentified, “Book with cover decoration”, Eastern United States, 19th Century, Mother-…
Artist unidentified, “Book with cover decoration”, Eastern United States, 19th Century, Mother-of -Pearl inlay, leather, gold leaf, 8 x 6 x 2 in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Gift of the Historical Society of Early American Decoration, 81.2.1.
Record Details

The Christian Keepsake (Book with cover decoration)

Date19th century
Place/RegionEastern United States
MediumMother-of -Pearl inlay, leather, gold leaf
Dimensions8 x 6 x 2"
Credit LineGift of the Historical Society of Early American Decoration
Accession number81.2.1
CopyrightThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.
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