Summary
Wooden box containing glass bottles and toiletry implements. Presented to John Andrew by members of the Glasgow Caithness-Shire Association as a mark of their esteem on leaving his native country, Glasgow, in November 1852.
Physical Description
Box with key, brass trim and inscription plate with velvet interior. Fitted with mirror, two glass bottles with stoppers, boot hook, seven glass containers with metal lids, tweezers (mother of pearl carved handle), etc. and compartments for storage.
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Acquisition Information
Unknown Acquisition Method from Unknown Source
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Maker
S. Woolfield, Buchanan Street, Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland, Great Britain, 1852
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Presented To
Mr John Andrew, Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland, Great Britain, Nov 1852
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Presented By
Glasgow Caithness-Shire Association, Glasgow, Scotland, Great Britain, Nov 1852
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Inscriptions
Label marked: "S Woolfield, Manufacturer of Desks & Dressing Cases, Buchanan Street, Glasgow". Inscription plate is marked: "Presented to Mr. John Andrew, by members of the Glasgow Caithness-Shire Association. As a mark of their esteem on leaving his native country. Glasgow Nov. 1852".
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Overall Dimensions
32.6 cm (Length), 24 cm (Width)
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Exhibition Collection Management
330 mm (Length), 245 mm (Width), 145 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Immigration, Personal Effects, Scottish Communities, Scottish Cultural Activities, Scottish Immigration, Toiletries, Vanity Cases, Vanity Sets
