Unknown
Page Turner, late 19th century - early 20th century
Ivory , 22.7 x 4.6 cm (8 15/16 x 1 13/16 in.)
General admission for children 17 years and under is always free
This long, thin, rectangle of plain ivory is about 9 inches by about 1 inch. The corners are rounded and the center is slightly concave with a narrow straight lip. It functions as a page turner. The ivory is creamy with faint rosy areas and a slight yellow tint.
Macknight Room
Commentary
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