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Carte-de-visite album in ivory and inlaid wood.

Catalogue reference: Photo 882

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This record is about the Carte-de-visite album in ivory and inlaid wood. dating from 1870s.

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Reference
Photo 882
Title
Carte-de-visite album in ivory and inlaid wood.
Date
1870s
Description

Very finely carved carte-de-visite album measuring 165x262mm, acquired as an example of fine binding. The album contains no photographs. The binding is in sandalwood with finely carved designs of floral designs, buildings and animals, with inlaid borders in ivory. With the bookplate of Phiroze K. Randeria.

Held by
British Library: Asian and African Studies
Language
Not applicable
Physical description
1 item
Access conditions

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Immediate source of acquisition
'Presented to the British Library by Phiroze K. Randeria in loving memory of his brother Jal K. Randeria', April 1993.
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/dee7b61f-92f9-4657-995d-014fc965d38f/

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