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Bible box

Bible box
Object name 
Bible box
Date 
1675-1700
Medium 
Wood, iron
Dimensions 
Overall: 8 3/8 x 24 7/8 x 18 1/8 in. ( 21.3 x 63.2 x 46 cm )
Description 
Wood Bible box with lid attached with two wrought iron hinges; front carved with pinwheel and two flowers; borders have stamped decoration.
Credit Line 
Bequest of Irving S. Olds
Object Number 
1963.112
Marks 
carved: on front of box: "E" and "C"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.