Name/Title
ChestEntry/Object ID
2009.500.0097Description
Ship master's writing chest, camphor wood with brass inlay. Chest has a secret compartment inside and a linen portfolio lined with gold patterened paper. Chinese characters are painted on the bottom. The front of the chest is hinged, and opens into a fabric (felt?) lined writing surface with additional compartments below for storing stationary, documents and writing utensils. Belonged to Captain Thomas Wilcox.Collection
Lighthouse Collection