Collection Highlights
Cake board
Date:
1825-1835
Object Number:
1937.1562
Medium:
Wood (possibly mahogany)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
double lidded, footed container
Object Number:
INV.13694
Date:
early 19th century
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 5/8 x 5 x 3 1/4 in. ( 4.1 x 12.7 x 8.3 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on underside of lid: circle with winged figure (barely legible)
scratched: on top of other lid: "1798"
Description:
Pewter two-lidded hinged rectangular container for sealing wax and sand with gadrooning around rim on four paw feet; date inscribed on one lid; three compartments on interior.
Gallery Label:
This container is for desk use and holds sealing wax or sand.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
