[A silver pomander, of the time of Queen Elizabeth, with a chain] [realia].
Variant title
Box title: Silver pomander, Temp. Queen Elizabeth
Created/published
[1558-1603?]
Description
1 item in 2 pieces ; diam at join: 32 mm
Note
"A silver pomander, of the time of Queen Elizabeth, with a chain, in fine and perfect condition. A pomander was a composition of perfumes, wrought into the shape of a ball, and enclosed in a small receptacle, usually of silver or gold, and worn in the pocket, or appended as an ornament from the girdle, or about the neck." -- J.O. Halliwell-Phillipps. This is a PRELIMINARY RECORD. It may contain incorrect information. Please email catalog@folger.edu for assistance.
Cited/described in
Some account of the antiquities, coins, manuscripts, rare books, ancient documents, and other reliques illustrative of the life and works of Shakespeare, 68
