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1850-1870
GUSN-19339
Tin painted box w/ arched metal handle, hinged lid and 3 interior compartments--2 which have hinged covers w/ ringed handles on top; latch on front for closure; painted yellow.
boxes (containers)
painting (coating)
tin (metal)
Tin
Painted
BOX
Written on front: ""Tapioca"" ""Irish Moss/ Alum/ Salt petre(?)""
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Unknown
5.125 x 10.5 x 7.25 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.2410
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