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Box

Box
Object name 
Box
Date 
1860-1890
Medium 
Wood, paper, cardboard
Dimensions 
Overall: 11 3/4 x 8 7/8 x 2 7/8 in. ( 29.8 x 22.5 x 7.3 cm )
Description 
Wood box in the form of a book, covered with embossed and marbleized paper, with hinged lid; inscription stamped in gilt letters on spine.
Object Number 
INV.4554
Marks 
stamped: on spine: "CRUSTACEA"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.