Gift of Elizabeth Cushman Titus Putnam in memory of her family, 2010.423.79 © 2011 The Connect ...

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Notecase with Pencil

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Elizabeth Hart Jarvis Beach (American, 1869 - 1936)

Dateearly 20th century

Medium(.a) Metal, paper (.b) Metal, graphite

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x height x width): 2 1/16 x 3/8 x 2 1/16in. (5.2 x 1 x 5.2cm) Other (length x diameter of pencil): 2 11/16 x 3/8in. (6.8 x 1cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Elizabeth Cushman Titus Putnam in memory of her family

Object number2010.423.79

DescriptionGold colored metal pendant note case with pencil and pad of paper. Pencil collapses and fits snuggly into a channel on the left side of the pendant. The snug fit keeps the notebook closed. Potentially hung from a chatelaine or from a chain around the neck. Monogram on the front reads "EHJBR" for Elizabeth Hart Jarvis Beach Robinson. Marks include: "W.N/G.N"; "6"; 375"; "Patent" on front; and "W.N/G.N"; "6"; "375"; "g"; and shield on back.

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