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Simple rectangular box with inset brass-bound corners; brass plate on top reads "George Hall May"; hinged lid opens to red leather lining with maker's label on inside lid; left side has three cubby holes, right has drawer which lifts out.
dressing cases
brass (alloy)
leather
rosewood (wood)
Rosewood
Brass
Leather
BOX, TOILET
Maker's label; ""George Hall May"" on brass plate.
Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),
Woolfield, Tom, Mr. (Maker)
Liverpool, England
4.5 x 12.25 x 8 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Ralph May
1971.745
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