Images(4)

Document Box

Date1750-1810

OriginEngland

MediumEuropean spruce (microscopic id), leather, iron, paper

DimensionsH: 2 1/2"; L: 7"; W: 4 1/8".

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1952-212

DescriptionWooden rectangular box covered with leather; low arched leather lid hinged with stamped gilded designs: 3 fleur-de-lis across top, running vine border around edge; steel lock plate and hasp on the center front; angular iron bail handle in center of lid; interior lined with uncut English book sheets noting Shakespeare, Locke, Milton, Swift, and Dryden as well as others, stamped with black floral pattern; two pieces of lathe nailed to underside of bottom along front and back.
InscribedInscription on the underside of one of the pieces of wooden lathe nailed to the underside of the bottom of the box. Not currently transcribed.
MarkingsNone.