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Royal Victoria Sealing Wax Box

GUSN

GUSN-35947

Description

Small oblong paper box with cover. White glossy paper with sealing wax manufacturer's logo and image of woman riding a horse stamped in dark blue on cover.

Details

Descriptive Terms

boxes (containers)
paper (fiber product)
Box
Box

Inscription

"ROYAL VICTORIA SEALING WAX. / Chemically Prepared By Patent Machinery./[Woman on horseback] / S. JONES, LONDON." (printed)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 5/8 x 7 1/4 x 2 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Grace Murray

Accession Number

1933.1040AB

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