Dispatch case of Major John Hubley; walnut construction.
On top, inlay shell in an oval with green background, all within an 2 fine-line band border. Metal outlined key on front center. 2 movable metal handles, one on each end. Entire wood panel in lid folds out to reveal a mirror secured by a swivel tab. A metal ring for pulling panel down/ Circular inlay designs on green background in center of closed lid portion. Intricate spiral adorn edges of all 8 sections and green felt-lined tray. 2 narrow divisions hold slide-in tops with metal pull rings fit into compartment. Portion that holds 2 small drawers can be lifted out to reveal .5" storage area. The entire lower portion can be lifted out. Bottom covered with black felt.
Sheet music for the 'Wheatland Polka- Composed & Respectfully Dedicated to James Buchanan President of the US.' This text has swirly designs around it. On bottom half of this front page, drawing of Wheatland with the words 'Wheatland Home of James Buchan
Henry reunion of all six brothers, "first time in 21 years", at Sentinal Pines, Hague, New York. Standing, left to right: Frank, Reginald, Robert, Sidney, William and James. Sitting, left to right: Jack, son of Robert; Morgan, son of Sidney: Pamela, daughter of Frank; and Robert, Jr. File includes accession form. Acquired from Mrs. John T. Henry in 1986.
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
