Box

1850-1900

Wood, leather, brass, copper

Overall: 4 x 6 x 3 1/2 in. ( 10.2 x 15.2 x 8.9 cm )

Gift of Walter S. Poor

1944.246

According to accession records, this box was given to Anna Brookes Waller by her aunt Elizabeth Waller. Anna Brookes Waller was the granddaughter of Joshua Brookes.

DescriptionRectangular wooden box with domed, hinged lid, covered in black leather, with strips of red leather (with scallops) attached to edges with brass studs; at center of lid, brass handle in the shape of basket of fruit with ring attached; rectangular copper escutcheon and brass lock; inside of box covered with paper impressed with floral design, with soft texture, inside of lid covered with metallic paper impressed with floral design.

Markingswritten: in black ink on label affixed to bottom of box: "Aunt Annie's/little trunk she/had from childhood/I think was given her/by Aunt Elizabeth Waller"

ClassificationsPERSONAL ACCESSORIES