Category 3: Personal Objects➔Personal Gear➔Personal Carrying & Storage Gear➔Case, Personal➔Case, Jewelry

Artifact

Accession Number:
81-11-4-H
Date
circa 1920
Description
A French ivory jewelry case shaped as a grand piano. The piano interior is lined with a soft blue velvet like material. There are two elephants dangling together joined by a small chain. French Ivory company is often associated with elephants. The idea is that you would place your jewelry in the section, where the strings and hammers of the piano, would regularly be placed on a real grand piano.It is a perfect size for a small dresser. The piano also has many interesting features such as: detailed, carved feet (note: one is missing in the back), a stand to hold up the lid, velvet lining, hinges at the back of the lid 
Materials
celluloid,metal, velvet, glue
Measurements
5 1/2 in. L x 4 in. W x 4 in. H
Category
Case, Jewelry