Object details
Object number
U18e120.a-g
Creator(s)
French
Title
Etui
Date
late 18th century
Medium
Paper with silver, brass, and mother-of-pearl veneer
Dimensions
8.4 x 4.6 x 1.9 cm (3 5/16 x 1 13/16 x 3/4 in.)
Signatures, inscriptions, and markings
Inscribed on lid: Souvenir damitié [remember friendship]
Provenance
Entered Isabella Stewart Gardner's collection at an unknown date.
Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.
Gallery
Little Salon
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