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Gift of Barbara Hancock Chase Mayer in memory of her father, Henry Hancock Chase1986.86.4a,b  ©…
Box with Lid
Gift of Barbara Hancock Chase Mayer in memory of her father, Henry Hancock Chase1986.86.4a,b © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Box with Lid

Original OwnerOriginally owned by George Marcus Chase American, 1819 - 1891
Original OwnerOriginally owned by Sarah Lucy Skinner American, born 1829
Datemid 19th-early 20th century
MediumPine, maple, metal, paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x height x width): 4 3/8 x 1 3/4 x 3 1/8in. (11.1 x 4.4 x 7.9cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Barbara Hancock Chase Mayer in memory of her father, Henry Hancock Chase
DescriptionOval box (.a) with lid (.b). Box with edges lap jointed and secured with nails. Lid has one finger lap jointed and secured with nails.
Object number1986.86.4a-b
InscribedHandwritten in blue ink on white paper label adhered to bottom, "Herb B[o?]x"NotesMaker Note: According to museum records, this may have been made by the Enfield, Connecticut Shakers. (Bertagnolli 7/29/2014)
On View
Not on view
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