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Pillbox

Collection Type

  • Household accessories

Date

1900-1910

GUSN

GUSN-48587

Description

Silver hinged pillbox. Octagonal shape with an etched floral design. Applied Bakelite medallion.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pillboxes (containers)
silver (metal)
Case, Personal
Pillbox
Silver
Bakelite
Pillbox

Associated Building

Used At Rundlet-May House,

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1/2 x 1 3/8 x 1 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.1106

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