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Wooden box

Date

1890-1920

GUSN

GUSN-20382

Description

Wooden box. Squarish shape consisting of 2 sides of 2 horizontal planks and of solid planks on other 2 sides. Solid planks are secured by 4 sided frames; horizontal planks fastened at sides by vertical wooden strips.

Details

Descriptive Terms

boxes (containers)
wood (plant material)
BOX

Inscription

Adhesive paper label on side: ""AMERICAN RAILWAY EXPRESS CO., INC. PREPAID BY SHIPPER"" [partial--more lettering on label]

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

12.75 x 13.875 x 12.75 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.3549

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