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Draft wheel
ca. 1863
1865.6
Wood, metal
Related Event: Civil War

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Box

Box
Object name 
Box
Date 
1911
Medium 
Paper
Dimensions 
Overall: 4 1/2 x 6 5/8 x 7/8 in. ( 11.4 x 16.8 x 2.2 cm )
Description 
Gray cardboard box with matching lid.
Credit Line 
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number 
INV.11411.1ab
Marks 
printed: upper left corner of lid: ESTABLISHED 1845 / MARK / CROSS / TRADE MARK / LONDON" printed: reverse of lid: "LONDON / 89 Regent St., W. / NEW YORK / UP TOWN / 210-5 Ave. & 1132 B'way / Between 25 & 26 St. / DOWN TOWN / 253 B'way / Opposite City Hall / BOSTON / 145 Tremont St. / Near Temple Place / Agents Throughout the World"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.