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.
Signers of petition: Frederick Seeger, William Smith, James McConnall, Mathias Shirk, Henry Hambright, William Barlitz, Andrew Brand, John Sheafer, and three others.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Signers of petition: Michael App, J. Weitley, Frederick Steinman, Casper Shaffner, Adam Reigart, John Trissler, Joseph Hubley, Paul Zantzinger, Adam Reigart Jr., James Ross, John Miller, Jacob Krug, John Hopson, George Graff, Matthias Slough, Leonard Eichholtz, John Gundacker, Andrew Tryer, and several others.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
