Ivory Day Diary

SKU: MIS 293 Category:

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Ivory Day Diary – Inventory Number: MIS 293 Civil War soldier’s pocket-sized calendar that consists of seven small pages of natural ivory, all hinged at one end with a single rivet. Pencil inscription is visible. This diary has its small, thin ivory pages pivoted together that measure 3 ¼” high x 1 ½” wide.  The pages are stamped at the top edge with a different day of the week from Monday through Saturday, the Friday page is not present. The inner pages are protected with a thicker ivory outer page cover at front and back.  Outer cover has a 3/4”, silver shield device pinned to the exterior surface.  Additionally, a silver clasp and hinged hook pinned at the upper edge of the diary.  Daily entries were made upon the appropriate flat hard slabs of ivory, usually with a lead pencil. Comes housed in 6 x 8 riker display case with black velvet and descriptive card. *To purchase this item directly with a credit card, please click on this link.   Inventory Number: MIS 293

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