Seal impression in box
ca. 1870
Place madeUnited States, North America
orEurope
Cardboard, wax, paper
Overall: 5/8 x 3 x 2 1/8 in. ( 1.6 x 7.6 x 5.4 cm )
INV.4657a-c
DescriptionOval seal impression in red wax affixed to rectangular scrap of paper; shield with cross at center with banner inscribed "TOLLIT PECCATA MUNDI" below; in rectangular cardboard box with inscriptions handwritten in ink on paper affixed to top.Markingsrelief: on banner below shield: "TOLLIT PECCATA MUNDI"
handwritten in ink: on paper affixed to lid of box: "Seal / Tollit Peccata Mundi / given me by Margt FitzPatrick / Nov 23 / 70 70"
handwritten in pencil: on bottom of box: "September 23, 1957"
ClassificationsWRITING TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
