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'The Girton Note', circa 1890?

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0271/GCRF 6/1/74

Scope and Contents

Blank black edged mourning stationery in a decorative black and silver box, illustrated with an image of a woman wearing a mortar board. The box bears the name 'The Girton Note'. Manufacturer unknown but the box and the inner label note that the item is 'Entered at Stationers' Hall'. No date found but probably late 19thC. The box bears the label of Stephen Long's antique shop in Fulham, where it was purchased circa 2005.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1890?

Extent

1 item(s)

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Catriona Howatson (Girton 1980), June 2024. It had been given to her by another Girtonian, who had purchased it at Stephen Long's antique shop in Fulham.

Originator(s)

Unknown

Repository Details

Part of the Girton College Archive Repository

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