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Grocery box

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1890-1930

GUSN

GUSN-20363

Description

Wooden box for groceries. Joinery visible at sides, no lid. Grocer's label affixed to front.

Details

Descriptive Terms

boxes (containers)
wood (plant material)
BOX

Inscription

Paper label: ""CHARLES E. MOODY & CO./ WHOLESALE GROCERS/ 229-231 STATE STREET BOSTON, MASS."" Stenciled on front: ""2 DOZ. 2 OZ. DREDGE CANS"" Stenciled on side: ""MISS J.A. TUCKER/ WISCASSET""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

People and Organizations

Charles E. Moody & Co.

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

7 x 5.625 x 7.625 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.3518

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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