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).