1860-1890
GUSN-17950
Small round container. Japanned exterior. Vertical slits all around base create separate tin pieces that are pressed inward to fit lid on.
boxes (containers)
japanning
tin (metal)
Tin
Japanned
BOX
Embossed on lid top: ""ELEY BRO/ LONDON"" Adhesive on side of base: ""No. 11""
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Eley Bro. (Maker)
London, England
0.5 (H), 1.625 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.2084
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