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Patch Box

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1900-1925

GUSN

GUSN-103196

Description

Round silver patch box with hinged lid, chased and repoussed floral bottom and engraved monogram on lid.

Details

Descriptive Terms

patch boxes
accessories
silver (metal)
BOX, PATCH

Inscription

Lid: "ABC" Interior: "STERLING" (Engraved and stamped)

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

2703

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

American

Dimensions

1/2 in x 1 in x 1 in (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.2997

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