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Jewelry box

Collection Type

  • Household accessories

Date

1930-1960

GUSN

GUSN-50810

Description

Rectangular form w/ hinged lid covered in med. blue leather and embossed in gilt w/ meander band about top edge and w/ monogram "A.W.L." at top center. Brass oval lock plate. Interior fitted w/ lift-out tray; lined in blue moire.

Details

Descriptive Terms

boxes (containers)
leather
silk (textile)
Leather
Silk
BOX, JEWELRY

Inscription

Impressed on top and back: Top: ""A.W.L."" Back: ""RUMPP/ W. WINSHIP/ BOSTON.""

Associated Building

Original to Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm (Newbury, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

1986.390

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2.75 x 5.75 x 4.5 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Amelia W. Little

Accession Number

1986.390

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