Egg-shaped, molded opaque apple-green body with acid-frosted surface treatment. Flat bottom. Hinged at top third with mouth opening mounted with beaded brass collars or flanges on both top and bottom. Button clasp at front. Possibly a powder jar.
boxes (containers)
frosting
glass (material)
molding (forming)
Glass
Molded
Frosted
BOX, TRINKET
Original to Hamilton House (South Berwick, Me.),
Unknown
2.5 x 2.375 (HxW) (inches)
Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan
1949.567
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