Ivory Day Diary

Ivory Day Diary - Inventory Number: PER 437

Excellent Civil War soldier’s pocket-sized calendar that consists of eight small pages of natural ivory, all hinged at one end with a single rivet, no chips.  In fantastic condition, this diary has its small, thin ivory pages pivoted together that measure 3” high x 1 ¾” wide.  The pages are stamped at the top edge with a different day of the week from Monday through Saturday. 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, shield bears monogram initials, appears to read HLM.  Monday bears the ink inscription “234 miles from Burlington to Boston.” 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. A wonderful, Civil War era ivory diary.

Comes housed in 8 x 6 riker display case with red velvet and descriptive card.

Inventory Number: PER 437