Case, Card - Jeff Davis

 
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Gov. Davis calling card case
Case, Card - Jeff Davis
Gov. Davis calling card case
Gov. Davis calling card case

Case, Card - Jeff Davis

Object number1987.052.82.1
Date1904
MediumLeather
Dimensions3 3/4 x 5 5/8 in. (9.5 x 14.3 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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    DescriptionA green leather case for holding calling cards, it belonged to Governor Davis. The leather is stitched around the edge, and inside are two pockets. The case is folded in half.

    Jefferson "Jeff" Davis was born in Rocky Comfort, Arkansas on May 6, 1862. Davis served as the twentieth Governor of Arkansas from 1901 to 1907. Although his administration was said to have "produced more politics than government," Davis succeeded in building a new state house and reforming the penal system. Davis passed away on January 3, 1913 in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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