Owner Mrs. John Rogers Sr. (1805–1877)

Card case

ca. 1835

Place madeUnited States, North America

Tortoise shell, metal, velvet

Overall: 4 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 1/2 in. ( 10.5 x 7.9 x 1.3 cm )

Gift of Mrs. John Rogers

INV.985

Sarah Ellen Derby Rogers (1805-1877) was born into a merchant family from Salem. She married John Rogers, a Boston merchant, and was the mother of John Rogers Jr., the genre sculptor.

DescriptionTortoise shell card case with side-hinged lid, clasp closure on the side, metal inlay edging and X design on both sides, lined with powder pink velvet.

ClassificationsPERSONAL ACCESSORIES