Box

Object Name:: Box
Object ID:: 1972.036
Date:: 1875-1900
Description:: Box. Rectangular, with hinged cover. Brown and black painted grained wood on all exterior surfaces except bottom. Blank metal escutcheon plate in center of cover. Brass hinges. Lined with white paper. Steel lock. Keyhole in front panel.
Material:: Wood
Dimensions:: H-3.3 W-11.6 D-5.2 inches
Provenance:: Contained Pierce family photographs. Owned by Mary K. Pierce (1883-1971), grand-niece of President Franklin Pierce.
Credit Line:: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Donn R. Purvis
People:: Purvis, Donn R. (1903-1972), Purvis, Doris F. (1899-1988), Pierce, Mary K. (1883-1971)