Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Box, Jewelry |
Catalog Number |
1971.3.6 |
Date |
ca. 1880 |
Material(s) |
Mother of Pearl/Wood |
Description |
This is an enameled Japanned jewelry box, black with mother-of-pearl inlay. There is a tray inside which lifts out. The bottom is broken off, but is stored inside. There is a key hole and metal latch on the front. There is a painting of a mountain on a river with trees and a house on the inside, in white and gold. There are two birds and flowers on the front in mother-of-pearl, There are also flowers etched around the edges of the box lid. |
Notes |
Belonged to Nora Virginia Harris Blackerby (1850-1910), wife of Perrine Marcus Blackerby of Versailles. |
Collection |
Kathleen B. Carter Collection |
Subjects |
Boxes Jewelry Japanning industry |
Search Terms |
Versailles (Ky.) Woodford County (Ky.) |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |