Tin, decorated medical box

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Tin, decorated medical box

Entry/Object ID

821

Description

Tin, decorated medical box. Originally a red color. Has compartments below a tray inside. Tray is divided into 3 sections. Brass handle on top. Purportedly belonged to Dr. Nelson West, who was Gen. Robert E. Lee's doctor.

Acquisition

Accession

79

Source or Donor

Read, Eleanor Perry

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1840 - circa 1850

Material

Metal