Skip to content

Museum object · Accessories and Personal Effects

Cosmetic case owned by Mary Church Terrell

1891-1954

Highland Beach, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America

COLLECTION RECORDImage not availableExplore the catalog description and source record.
Visit the source record ↗

Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

Cosmetic case used by Mary Church Terrell. The case is made of red leather with a central handle on top of the hinged lid. The case has two (2) latches and an interior mirror. [M.C. Terrell] is printed on the front in gold-colored text.

Sources & collection details

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture — original record ↗

Source collection ↗

Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-13

Catalog reference: A2017.13.1.5

Continue exploring Series 1

Everyday Life & Community →

Explore all Series 1 cards →