Object Details
Created by
Galt & Bro Inc., American, 1802 - 2001
Subject of
Mary Church Terrell, American, 1863 - 1954
Owned by
Mary Church Terrell, American, 1863 - 1954
Description
Desk calendar monogrammed for Mary Church Terrell. The round calendar has an engraved metal frame with a flower motif. [MCT] is engraved in the center. Months and days are stamped on two (2) pieces of inset plastic. The larger piece with the days turns using a central nob on the metal frame. The bottom of the frame has two (2) small metal feet and there is an attached wood stand on the back to stand the calendar upright. The wood backing and plastic inset are detached from the frame and are in fragile condition. The plastic has yellowed.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ray and Jean Langston in memory of Mary Church and Robert Terrell
Date
1892-1934
Object number
A2017.13.1.12
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
perpetual calendars
Medium
metal, plastic, wood, ink, backing
Dimensions
H x W x D: 5 3/8 × 5 1/4 × 11/16 in. (13.7 × 13.3 × 1.7 cm)
Place collected
Highland Beach, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
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Collection title
Mary Church Terrell Family Archive
Classification
Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Domestic life
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_A2017.13.1.12