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Miniature safe

Date

1860-1920

GUSN

GUSN-24141

Description

Miniature cast iron safe w/ filigree cover and stylized tree on side and back. Front w/ numbered dial and three ovals.

Details

Descriptive Terms

miniatures (toys)
safes (storage containers)
casting (process)
iron (metal)
molding (forming)
Iron
Slip Cast
Molded
SAFE

Inscription

Molded on front: ""STAR"" [above dial] ""SAFE"" [below dial]

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3.5 x 2.625 x 2.375 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.5047

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