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Box

Date

1834-1867

GUSN

GUSN-12318

Description

Rectangular box with dovetailed joints. The front has a centered lock with an oval, gold-colored escutcheon. Inside bottom divides into three compartments. Above is recessed removable tray, also divided into three compartments. Tray has remains of newspaper on bottom.

Details

Descriptive Terms

boxes (containers)
mahogany (wood)
Mahogany
BOX

Associated Building

Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Additional Identification Number

1971.1599A,B

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5.125 x 7 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.1599AB

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