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Box

Date

ca. 1863

GUSN

GUSN-35422

Description

White paper box [a] with lid [b]. Paper label attached at the center of the lid exterior. The box is inscribed in pencil on the base.

Details

Descriptive Terms

boxes (containers)
BOX

Inscription

"Plain gold ring Oct 1863" (Pencil script)
"Bigelow Bros. & Kennard" Boston Jewelers (printed paper label)

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1932.2717AB

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