Name/Title
BoxEntry/Object ID
1982.115.843A-MDescription
Probably Lucretia R. Garfield -
(A) Box
(B) Straight edge with "LRG" on it
(C) Sewing kit
(D) Glasses
(E) Sealer/Stamp for wax
(F) Cord (maybe for glasses)
(G) Pen knife
(H) Pen with brass (?) end and wood
(I) Cork screw
(J) Pencil with metal tip and cap
(K) Sharpener patented November 26, 1867
(L) 2 keys (?) 1 with pointed end; other flat
(M) 2 small bundles blue cording
Inscription top: This box was made from a piece of board taken from the deck of Fulton's and .... Steamboat "Clermont". Mr. Livingston's dock upper Redhook, Duchess County, New York, July, 1811. This absolutely authentic. Front of box: Presented to James A. Garfield - O.F. Dewey, Goshen, Indiana.
Dimensions: Height 2" Width 4 3/4" Length 8 3/4"Collection
ToolLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
BoxNomenclature Class
ContainersNomenclature Category
Category 07: Distribution & Transportation ObjectsCondition
Overall Condition
Excellent