Alabaster peep egg of Chatsworth and Matlock, circa 1840

Item — Box: 35

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Scope and Contents

This item is an opaque alabaster cylindrical egg-shaped body on a waisted stem, fitted with a glass peephole and twin handles, one of alabaster and one of bone, which rotate a spindle that reveals engraved views of Matlock and Chatsworth through the peephole on top. In addition to the engravings of Matlock and Chatsworth, the rotating interior portion also features a third view which is a diorama with dried flowers and colorful stones. The exterior of the peep egg is painted with a floral design and reads, "A Present from Matlock."

Dates

Creation: circa 1840

Creator

From the Collection: Rousseau, Nicolas-Henri, active 1845-1864 (Person)
From the Collection: Jannin, H. (lithographer) (Person)
From the Collection: Papyria (Publisher, Organization)
From the Collection: Saussine Ed. (Organization)
From the Collection: Saussine, Léon (Person)
From the Collection: Coyen (Organization)
From the Collection: Park, A. (Publisher, Person)
From the Collection: McLoughlin Bros. (Organization)
From the Collection: Castell Brothers (Firm : London, England) (Organization)
From the Collection: Stein, L.M., 1883-1956 (Publisher, Person)
From the Collection: Schapira, I., Dr. (Person)
From the Collection: Milton Bradley & Co. (Organization)
From the Collection: Parker Brothers, Inc. (Organization)
From the Collection: A.N. Myers & Co. (Organization)
From the Collection: Johns Hopkins University (Collector, Organization)
From the Collection: Jaques and Son (London, England) (Organization)
From the Collection: Ogilvy, David (Person)
From the Collection: Fuld, William, 1870-1927 (Publisher, Person)
From the Collection: Chad Valley (Firm) (Organization)
From the Collection: Pacific Coast Dry Goods Co. (Organization)
From the Collection: A. Giroux et C (Organization)
From the Collection: Carreras Tobacco Company (Organization)
From the Collection: J.F.J. (Organization)
From the Collection: Urban Systems (Organization)
From the Collection: Selchow & Righter (Organization)
From the Collection: Western Publishing Company (Organization)
From the Collection: Bobbs-Merrill company (Organization)
From the Collection: Angus, Helen M. (Person)
From the Collection: Harry Margary (Publisher, Organization)
From the Collection: Bowles, Thomas, -1767 (Publisher, Person)
From the Collection: Woolley and Co. Limited (Organization)
From the Collection: U.S. Playing Card Co. (Publisher, Organization)
From the Collection: Van Wormer, Laura, 1955- (Person)
From the Collection: Maruca Industries, Inc. (Publisher, Organization)
From the Collection: Nettles, Bea (Beatrice Nettles), 1946- (Person)
From the Collection: Boocock, Sarane Spence (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is housed off-site and requires 48-hours' notice for retrieval. Contact Special Collections for more information. This collection is open for use.