Wallet
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Elizabeth Hart Jarvis
(American, 1826 - 1905)
Datemid 19th-early 20th century
MediumLeather, metal
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width of wallet closed): 5 1/2 x 3 1/4in. (14 x 8.3cm)
Other (height x width of wallet open): 5 1/2 x 6 3/8in. (14 x 16.2cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Elizabeth Cushman Titus Putnam in memory of her family
Object number2010.423.74
DescriptionLeather (possibly pigskin) wallet with decorative floral metal corners and monogram "EHC". Inside of wallet contains two pockets on either side with their openings towards the center fold. One side contains four calling cards, one that reads, "Mrs. Samuel Colt. Armsmear" and three that read, "Caldwell H. Colt"
NotesObject Note: Wallet contains four calling cards. One for "Mrs. Samuel Colt./Armsmear" and three reading "Caldwell H. Colt." (DePauw 2/16/2012)Status
On viewHetty Hart Jarvis