2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

Controller handle
1904
1922.103
Silver, steel, ceramic
Artist/Maker: Tiffany & Co.

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Box

Box
Object name 
Box
Date 
1800-1900
Medium 
Oak, metal
Dimensions 
Overall: 5 3/4 x 18 7/8 x 10 in. ( 14.6 x 47.9 x 25.4 cm )
Description 
Oak box with overhanging undercut molding; metal lock and holes for side handles; dovetailed construction; fitted for side shelf.
Object Number 
INV.8546
Marks 
marked: in ink on side: "$15" typed: on paper label on front: "MC WHORTER RELICS" written: on paper label glued to interior lid: "This box was brought/from England many years ago/and it is made of English Oak"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.