Box, sealing wax

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Box, sealing wax

Entry/Object ID

SS.63.48

Description

Rectangular box with hinged lid, opening to two compartments: the larger one containing matches, and fitted with hinged cover with central, square section punched open with rough surface for striking matches; the smaller compartment containing red and cream-colored stubs of sealing wax, inset wick at one end.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1840

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

6278

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

5/8 in

Width

2 in

Length

2-7/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 5/8 x 2 x 2 7/8 in. (1.6 x 5.1 x 7.3 cm)

Material

Tinned sheet iron

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Servant's Room #1, 2D