Retailer
McAllister & Co.(Philadelphia, 1836–1853)Philadelphia, 1836–1853
CultureEnglish
Titles
- Cased Set of Drawing Instruments
Datec. 1836–1853
Retailed inPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Probable placeEngland
MediumBrass, steel, wood, ivory, and sharkskin
DimensionsCase: 6 7/8 × 2 7/8 × 1 1/4 in. (17.5 × 7.3 × 3.2 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Clifford H. Royal
Object numberB.2018.60.A-.I
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Federal Parlor
Exposé
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
ProvenanceClifford H. Royal, Hockley, Texas; given to MFAH, 2018.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Printed paper label applied inside the case top: McALLISTER & CO. / 48, Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, / HAVE CONSTANTLY FOR SALE, CASES OF / Mathematical Instruments / For Schools, Wholesale and Retail, / Also, Dividers-Gunter’s Scales-Parallel Rules-Brass and / Ivory Protractors, &c. separate from the Cases.
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