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Box

GUSN

GUSN-10408

Description

Cardboard box with a printed satin image on the lid, black on white memorial to George Washington.

Details

Descriptive Terms

boxes (containers)
cardboard
transfer printing
satin
Kit, Needlework
Kit, Sewing
Kit, Sewing

Inscription

Imprinted on satin lid: """"Boston/ Reliev'd/ Trenton/ Yorktown/ Stoney Po..."" On plinth, ""SACRED/ to the Memory/ of G.W.""

Associated Person

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Bequest of Elsie Allen

Accession Number

1995.480AB

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