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Object Name:
Box
Object ID:
1958.022.05 a-b
Place of Origin:
Canterbury, NH
Date:
1825-1875
Description:
Work box. Wooden, oval, Shaker, with removable cover. Two-finger lap joint on box, one on cover; fastened with brass nails. Inside of both pieces lined with deep rose silk. Smooth, glossy finish all over.
Material:
Wood
Brass
Silk
Textile
Dimensions:
H-2.3 W-4 L-6.6 inches
Provenance:
Lent by Mrs. Charles J. McKee for special exhibition.
Credit Line:
Loan from Estella C. McKee
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