1890-1920
GUSN-20393
Rectangular tin box w/ removable lid. Sides of lid extend down length of box. Top painted black w/ gilt trim and gilt letters advertising laxative. Bottom of box is undecorated tin.
boxes (containers)
painting (coating)
tin (metal)
Tin
Painted
BOX
Painted on lid: ""The Sealed Seidlitz Powder"" [see worksheet for further inscription about product]
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Unknown
1.625 x 4.5 x 3.125 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.3560
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