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Box

Date

1860-1880

GUSN

GUSN-18267

Description

Dark green paper covered box w/ center gilt decoration of lion and unicorn w/ shield, Royal Arms. Border pressed floral/scroll decoration. 2 hinges and front clasp w/ button. Inside lined in lime green paper w/ twig and berry print in brown.

Details

Descriptive Terms

boxes (containers)
brass (alloy)
paper (fiber product)
pressing
wood (plant material)
Unidentified Paper
Brass
Pressed
Royal Arms
BOX

Inscription

Pressed in Royal Arms design: ""Dieu et Mon Droit""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2.125 x 11.5 x 8.75 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.2355

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