Object Details
Physical Description
Round cardboard and glass pin box. Lid has a design of a balloon surrounded by floral motifs done in metal pieces, mother of pearl, and paper that is sandwiched between a flat and a convex piece of glass. The words 'Emporte ma pensée' ("Carries my thoughts") are painted below the balloon. Rest of box is composed of thin cardboard. Sides are decorated in a Greek key pattern. Bottom of the interior of the box is lined in red paper. The bottom of the exterior of the box is lined in green paper.
Credit Line
Gift of the Norfolk Charitable Trust
Inventory Number
A20140444000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
ART-Miscellaneous
Medium
Box, Pin
Dimensions
Overall (dia. x depth): 6.4 × 3.2cm (2 1/2 × 1 1/4 in.)
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A20140444000