HW2 / w01688
Pounce box. From a enslavement ship.
Given by Mrs. R. F. Gilley.
Made/Created
Date made
n.d.
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Cultural/Historical Context
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Pounce boxes contain a powder that is used to help absorb writing ink. This likely sat on the captain's desk as he recorded information about the human trafficking he helped facilitate.
