Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State

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Object Details

Maker
Unknown
Date
ca. 1840-1850
Geography
France: Paris
Culture
French
Medium
wood; tortoise shell; red lacquer; brass
Dimensions
Various sizes
Provenance
Acquired by Edward Everett in Paris, while in Europe serving as Minister to Great Britain under President John Tyler, 1841-1845.
Inscriptions
None
Credit Line
Gift of Ms. Hilary Ann Fairbanks in honor of Clem Conger
Collection
The Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C.
Accession Number
RR-2002.0004