Title
One Grey Leather Blotter
Object Type
Creator
Date
19th century
Description
ONE GREY LEATHER BLOTTER (French, 19th century) decorated on the top right corner with silver filigree in the design of a griffin surrounded by curling leaves. The interior is lined with grey moiré fabric, with expandable openings on each side. Imprinted on the interior is "Giraudon Rue De La Paix. Paris", the street Rue De La Paix was (and is) notable for its fashionable retailers.
Cultural Origin
French
Medium
leather
silver filigree
fabric
Extent
11 3/4" x 8 1/2"
Collection
Source
Gift of Mrs. Doris Lotti, 2002.
Identifier
PSNC.9841
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