Lege union case

A.P. Critchlow & Co. (mentioned on object), 1857 - 1858

  • Artwork typeunion case
  • Object numberRP-F-F14731
  • Dimensionsheight 75 mm x width 64 mm x width 130 mm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Lege union case

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-F-F14731

  • Inscriptions / marks

    inscription: ‘A.P. Critchlow & Co.,/ Manufacturer of/ Daguerreotype Cases./ A.P.C. & Co./ Are the original inventors of the/ Composition for the UNION CASE,/ (so called,) including all the various shades/ of color and fineness of texture pecu-/ liar to their manufacture and of the/ Embracing Riveted Hinges, thus/ securing them from breaking out/ as do other that are inserted/ with or without a/ metal brace./ Hinge patented/ Oct. 14, 1856 & April 21, 1857.’

Creation

  • Creation

    maker: A.P. Critchlow & Co. (mentioned on object), United States of America

  • Dating

    1857 - 1858

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  • Dimensions

    height 75 mm x width 64 mm x width 130 mm

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