Container, probably Europe, possibly Germany, late 19th century

Ceramic

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Portsmouth Historical Society

Name/Title

Container, probably Europe, possibly Germany, late 19th century

Entry/Object ID

1947.02.29

Description

Small white lidded container, sometimes called a trinket box, with raised white shell shapes with gilt insides. Greyhound finial on lid.

Acquisition

Accession

1947.02

Source or Donor

Knox, Ralph, Knox, Susan Ricker

Credit Line

Gift of Susan Ricker Knox and Ralph Wingate Knox, in memory of their mother, Abbie A. Knox, and father, John Mill Knox.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

"Knox" and "V9".

Notes

UDF21: modern adhesive labels: “Knox”; “V8”

Material

Ceramic