Magician's Trunk Cover with Paper Stars
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Albert G. Walker
American, 1836 - 1902
MakerMade by
Albert G. Walker
American, 1836 - 1902
Date1858
MediumTrunk Cover (.a-.b): Twill-woven printed cotton with silk fringe.
Stars (.c-.f): Cardboard, gold paper, fabric tab, and metal hardware.
DimensionsComponent (height x width of stars .c-.f): 3 5/8 x 3 7/8in. (9.2 x 9.8cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
DescriptionStars (.c-.f): Group of four five-pointed stars made of cardboard covered with gold paper. The back of the top point of each star has a triangle of fabric glued to it; the fabric on stars .c-.e is red, and the fabric on star .f is blue. The triangles had a metal eye stitched into the top with black thread; these attach to the eyes sewn onto the front of the main part of the trunk cover (.a).
Object number2007.4.1.58a-f
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