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Connecticut Historical Society collection, 2008.74.0  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society…
Jewelry Box
Connecticut Historical Society collection, 2008.74.0 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Jewelry Box

Distributor (American, founded 1847)
Date1910-1960
MediumEmbossed, printed paper-covered wooden box with satin and velvet lining and painted brass hardware
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width x height): 1 7/8 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/2in. (4.8 x 4.4 x 3.8cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionJewelry box covered in sea foam green paper embossed to look like leather with metallic silver decoration stamped along the edges of the box. The lid is hinged and is secured with a thumb-screw which is painted in green enamel to match the box. The lid is lined with white satin printed in black ink AND IS PRINTED with: "G. FOX & CO. / EST. HARTFORD"; the base of the box is lined with black velvet and is fitted with two slots which could work to hold a pair of rings, earrings or cuff links.
Object number2008.74.0
On View
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