Tin storage box

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Tin storage box

Entry/Object ID

1794

Description

Tin storage box. Has slanted lid with a crude slot cut into the top. The lid has a lock hasp which was probably attached at a later date. Handle on back. Elaborate handles on sides. Decorated with gold and red striping. According to Jane Rissler, this was originally a ballot box.

Acquisition

Accession

79

Source or Donor

Read, Eleanor Perry

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1850 - circa 1900

Material

Metal