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)
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
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"
Object number2010.423.74
InscribedEHCNotesObject Note: Wallet contains four calling cards. One for "Mrs. Samuel Colt./Armsmear" and three reading "Caldwell H. Colt." (DePauw 2/16/2012)On View
On view
Hetty Hart Jarvis
