Glove Box

Name/Title

Glove Box

Entry/Object ID

1964.63.76

Description

An intricately carved wooden box with a key. A previous display label says it is a glove box from the orphanage of the Trinitarian Nuns of Lyon. The carving is of vines, with a cross on the lid. It is lined with red velvet.

Context

Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.

Acquisition

Accession

1964.63

Source or Donor

France

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Box, Glove

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Box, Accessory

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Personal Carrying & Storage Gear

Nomenclature Class

Personal Gear

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

4-1/2 in

Length

10 in

Material

Wood, Silk

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Merci Train

Related Places

Place

Country

France

Continent

Europe