1834-1867
GUSN-12318
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.
boxes (containers)
mahogany (wood)
Mahogany
BOX
Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),
1971.1599A,B
Unknown
5.125 x 7 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Ralph May
1971.1599AB
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