Box

Object Name:

Box

Object ID:

2006.058.02

Date:

1940-1960

Description:

Box, tan paperboard. Removable cover, imprinted on top: "Morse (italic-style) MUSEUM / WARREN, N. H. / 135 Miles North of Boston / Routes 3A 25 Concord-Montreal Highway / Admission FREE". Corners fastened with paper tape. Box scored, folded.

A. Box bottom
B. Box cover

Material:

Paper

Dimensions:

H-1 W-4.2 D-1.7 inches Weight-0.4 oz

Provenance:

The Morse Museum was established in Warren, NH, in 1928 by big game hunter Philip Morse. It was later operated by his sons Ira and Richard. It exhibited mounted animals from all around the world, as well as curios, relics, and a large shoe collection. Ira Morse was in the retail shoe business. The museum closed in 1992.

Credit Line:

Gift of James Baird

People:

Morse, Philip, Morse, Ira, Morse, Richard

Subjects:

Big game hunting, Museums