Portrait of Mark Cross in Traveling Case
Datelate 19th-mid 20th century
MediumLeather, velvet, metal
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 5 x 3 3/8in. (12.7 x 8.5cm)
Primary Dimensions (height x width of case): 6 1/2 x 5in. (16.5 x 12.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Blaine Butler
Object number2004.124.6a-b
DescriptionPhotograph of Mark Cross, framed, in traveling case. Sepia portrait of Mark Cross (a) in brass, square frame with decorative engraved designs. Brass loop connected to top for securing in case. Royal blue suede backing which slides into frame from bottom, securing in picture.
Dark blue leather carrying case (b). Two hinged doors open vertically at center; right portion has metal pin at bottom which pushes in to lock and open case. Front of doors have gold lines, outlining the case. Back of case has a stand with blue, torn cotton ribbon attached; at the bottom, printed across in gold, "CROSS". Inside portion of case, doors are lined with a blue material, slightly torn. Center of case, a blue suede material, extremely faded around edges, fits framed photo inside.
Dark blue leather carrying case (b). Two hinged doors open vertically at center; right portion has metal pin at bottom which pushes in to lock and open case. Front of doors have gold lines, outlining the case. Back of case has a stand with blue, torn cotton ribbon attached; at the bottom, printed across in gold, "CROSS". Inside portion of case, doors are lined with a blue material, slightly torn. Center of case, a blue suede material, extremely faded around edges, fits framed photo inside.
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