"Days-Of-The-Week" c1850s Ivory Memorandum Book"

"Days-Of-The-Week" c1850s Ivory Memorandum Book"w Ivory "Days Of The Week" (Mon Sat) c1850s w silver shield crest plaque VG Scroll Down for (3) Additional Pics: This memorandum book, likely made in America in the 19th century, features thin, erasable ivory leaves with hand engraved headlines designating six days of the week. Sunday is not featuredpresumably, in observation of the sabbath. Pocket sized calendar that consists of eight small pages of natural ivory, all hinged at one end with a single

w/ Ivory "Days-Of-The-Week" (Mon-Sat)

c1850s

w/ silver shield crest plaque

VG

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This memorandum book, likely made in America in the 19th century, features thin, erasable ivory leaves with hand-engraved headlines designating six days of the week. Sunday is not featured—presumably, in observation of the sabbath. 

Pocket-sized calendar that consists of eight small pages of natural ivory, all hinged at one end with a single rivet.  In fantastic condition, this diary has its small, thin ivory pages pivoted together that measure 3 ½”” 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.  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.