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Empty gutta percha case
Unknown19th century
The Davis Museum at Wellesley College
Wellesley, United States
Hinged, clasped, and lined with velvet or silk, 19th-century daguerreotype cases were available in a variety of materials, from inlaid leather to thermoplastic (known as "union cases"). Inside, the plate was held in place by a mat, layer of glass, and a preserver that likewise came in a variety of styles.
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Details
- Title: Empty gutta percha case
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: 19th century
- Physical Dimensions: 5 x 4 in.
- Provenance: Davis Musuem at Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA, Eugenia Parry Janis Collection of early photographic material, Gift of Dr. Annella Brown, 1975.46.5
- Rights: Courtesy of the Davis Museum at Wellesley College
- External Link: Davis Museum at Wellesley College
- Medium: Double union case with brass mats, preservers and cober glass
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