Commercial container, North Family, Mount Lebanon, NY

Object ID:

1955.7865.1a,b

Community:

New York, Mount Lebanon

Description

Spindle turned box of softwood with a neck turned into top of box (a) over which the lid (b) fits. Commercially made item. Box has no finish inside or out. It is filled to brim with a gritty white substance.

New York Mount Lebanon North Family

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