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French Military Map Case
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French Military Map Case

Dateca.1740-1760
MediumTinned sheet iron and solder
DimensionsHeight: 9 1/8"; Width: 6 1/2"; Thickness: 1 3/4"
Credit LineGift of Erik and Chelsea Goldstein in memory of Joseph R. Lasser
Object number2011-9
DescriptionFrench and Indian War era map case, made of tinned sheet iron with plain lapped and soldered seam, with a pressure fit lid. Front embossed with the French Royal arms, and reverse embossed with the Austrian double-headed eagle.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of Thomas G. Wnuck (Rochester, NY).