Collection Highlights
Provisional Constitution and Ordinances for the People of the United States
Date:
1858
Object Number:
LIB.KF4550.Z9.B76
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Box
Object Number:
INV.8521
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 8 x 6 in. ( 5.7 x 20.3 x 15.2 cm )
Marks:
painted: in black on front edge of lid: "Mentone"
inlaid: monogram on lid, with intertwined letters: "ECM"
Description:
Wood box with hinged lid, decorated with inlaid pattern (wood) on top of lid with monogram and floral swag; name painted in black on front edge of lid; key on blue string in box, to match keyhole.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
