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Cake board
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Canister and lid
Title
Canister and lid
Date
1820-1880
Medium
Iron, paint
Dimensions
Overall: 9 x 5 in. ( 22.9 x 12.7 cm )
Description
Sheet iron cylindrical canister with circular lid and decorated with dark brown paint with remains of stencilled floral decoration.
Object Number
1942.448ab
Gallery Label
This canister may have been the gift of Thomas S. Constantine. The accession records are missing.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
