• Title
  [Seal belonging by Augusta Maria Mitchell, ca. 1830-1869]
• Call number
  R 253
  
• Level of description
  item
• Date
  
  1830-1869
• Type of material
  Graphic Materials, Objects
• Reference code
  442326
• Physical Description
  Objects - 1 carved ivory seal in the shape of an woman, with mother-of-pearl rectangular base - 8.3 x 2.1 cm.
  
• Scope and Content
  The female figure stands on a fluted column, wears oriental-style dress, and holds a lotus flower in her right hand.
• Access Conditions
  
  Access via appointment
• General note
  
  The handle of the seal depicts a female form, and appears to represent a fusion of influences - the hairstyle being Japanese while the dress is of Chinese origin.
  The initials represent Augusta Maria Mitchell.
  Dated from the period of Augusta Maria Scott's marriage to James Mitchell.
  Digital order no:Album ID : 824251
• Signatures / Inscriptions
  
  Engraved on base, "A.M.M"
• Name
  Mitchell, Augusta Maria, 1798-1871
  Mitchell family
  
• Topic
  personal effects
  seals (insignia)
  
• Open Rosetta viewer
  IE1599923

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