Chest of John Lamson

Object/Artifact

Battleship Texas Foundation

front of 2024.1007.179

Name/Title

Chest of John Lamson

Entry/Object ID

2024.1007.179

Description

Chest with carved "U.S.S-TEXAS" and a star. Lion handles on sides.

Context

John Lamson was a MM1c on Battleship Texas from May 1917 to June 1919. Throughout his time on Texas, he sent a letter to his family at least once a week, often more. Longer stretches of absence are explained either by movement across the Atlantic, or with the Grand Fleet.

Collection

Historical Collections, Collection (John F. Lamson)

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1918

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Chest

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Storage & Display Furniture

Nomenclature Class

Furniture

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings