Collections record Beta
Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Deed Chest
Object Number
2000-20-1
Description
Small wooden chest with slightly curved lid. The initials H. W. are written with brass on the exterior. The box is covered with leather and lined with paper. Believed to have belonged to Henry Wolcott who left England in 1630. Contents of the box in the 19th century included several early 17th century documents.
Category
Date Made
early 17th century
Social Tags (experimental)