Box
Box inscribed "December 5, 1814 // George De Witts Box", Mount Lebanon, NY
ca. 1814
Description
The box is made of pine with butted and nailed sides and half-round molding around the base echoed by the rounded off edges of the lid which is about 1/2" wider around than the box. Red paint finish. Originally had a lock which is now gone. Brass hinges. A section of the lid, about 2" square, was cut out and neatly replaced. Red stain.
New York Mount Lebanon
