Rectangular black lacquered box. Hand painted purple and white floral decoration on hinged top. Small brass closure at center front. Interior lined in off-white paper in geometric pattern.
boxes (containers)
lacquering
wood (plant material)
floral patterns
Lacquered
Floral
BOX
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Unknown
2.5 x 12.75 x 3.5 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.1815
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