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Box

Box
Object name 
Box
Date 
ca. 1750-1800
Medium 
Wood, iron
Dimensions 
Overall: 3 1/2 x 10 x 6 in. ( 8.9 x 25.4 x 15.2 cm )
Description 
Cylindrical treenware box with flat handle protruding from base; wall consists of overlapped bent wood band joined with wrought iron nails.
Object Number 
INV.6547
Marks 
stamped: on exterior: "1757"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.