Nisbet, Charles

Red Leather Wallet, 1769

A large wallet made of red leather with an ornate silver clasp (broken). The owner's name and the date, "WILLIAM TURNBULL 1769", are embossed in gold under the front flag of the wallet. The name "Alexander Turnbull" is also stamped on various folds within the wallet in black lettering. This item belonged to William Turnbull, son-in-law to Charles Nisbet, first president of Dickinson College.

Artifact/Collection Number: AC 2001.7_1

Location: Shelf 32

Subject: Wallet

Format: Miscellaneous

Wine Glasses

Three 5 inch tall crystal goblets with etched hunting scene, reportedly brought by Dr. Charles Nisbet from Scotland.

Artifact/Collection Number: AC 00262

Location: Shelf 24

Subject: Wine Glasses, Crystal

Format: Glassware/Ceramics

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