Circular Bentwood Box

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Circular Bentwood Box

Description

Circular bentwood box with its cover. Unpainted

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1870 - 1880

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1875.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Box (75.193.1.A)

Height

11.5 cm

Diameter

21.5 cm

Dimension Description

Lid (75.193.1.B)

Height

2.5 cm

Diameter

22 cm

Material

Wood

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Notes

Is a very nice example with a nice patina. Has handmade nails. The bottom had been pieced and is now separated due to shrinkage.