Pillbox
- Object Name:
- Pillbox
- Object ID:
- 1966.041.26
- Date:
- circa 1870
- Description:
- Pillbox, round. Thin, spun metal. Top and base. Looks something like a German silver due to lack of tarnish or corrosion. Bulging side to base that leads up to overturned lip. Bottom slightly concave from outside with a little wear around edge of bottom that shows silver. Top slightly domed with lip on bottom edge that snaps into top edge of base. Dark, lacquered gloss paint on outside. Inside cover somewhat matte, with some staining from residue of contents. Top fanciful engraved design in center with undulating line border around it with small "leaves" extending on either side in alternating array. Engraved design was coated with color of the top and then wiped off leaving a number of subtly shaded areas of color inside the engraved areas.
- Material:
- Metal
- Dimensions:
- H-1 Dia-1.9 inches Weight-0.2 oz
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Marie Busiel Plummer
- People:
- Plummer, Marie L. (1880-1971)
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