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Set, Dresser

Object number96.232.3 a-k

Manufacturer R. Wallace and Sons Manufacturing Company (founded 1871)

Datec. 1890

OriginWallingford, CT

MediumSterling silver, Glass, Wood, Celluloid, Natural Fiber

Credit LineGift of Tina Jean Roberts Vital in memory of her parents

DescriptionWoman's sterling silver dresser set consisting of hand mirror, smaller brush, larger brush, comb back, lidded powder jar, lid, lidded pin jar, and talc jar.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a): 11.188 × 5.938 × 0.5 in. (28.4 × 15.1 × 1.3 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (b): 5.125 × 1.5 × 1.75 in. (13 × 3.8 × 4.4 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (c): 8 × 2.875 × 2 in. (20.3 × 7.3 × 5.1 cm)
Height x Diameter (e-f together): 3.25 × 4.625 in. (8.3 × 11.7 cm)
Height x Diameter (e): 2.75 × 4.625 in. (7 × 11.7 cm)
Height x Diameter (f): 1 × 3.563 in. (2.5 × 9.1 cm)
Height x Diameter (h-i together): 1.5 × 2 in. (3.8 × 5.1 cm)
Height x Diameter (h): 1.25 × 2 in. (3.2 × 5.1 cm)
Height x Diameter (i): 0.5 × 2 in. (1.3 × 5.1 cm)
Height x Diameter (j-k together): 4.375 × 2.125 in. (11.1 × 5.4 cm)
Height x Diameter (j): 4.188 × 2 in. (10.6 × 5.1 cm)
Height x Diameter (k): 0.688 × 2.125 in. (1.7 × 5.4 cm)
Marks(a)
At top of handle there is imprinted text "R W & S" with stag's head hallmark and "6825".

(b-c)
Side has imprinted text "R W & S STERLING 6800 PAT APPLIED FOR".

(f)
Side has imprinted text "R W & S STERLING 6802" and "PAT APPLIED FOR".

(i)
Side has imprinted text "R W & S STERLING 6809" and "PAT APPLIED FOR".

(j)
Metal shaker insert in the jar has imprinted text on the side "25".

(k)
Side has imprinted text "R W & S STERLING 6831" and "PAT APPLIED FOR".

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