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Object Name
Box
Object Number
2017-19-71e
Description
Small, rectangular wooden box with lid. Light wood, panel construction joined with glue. Exterior finished in dark stain. Lid has small, rounded handle.
Provenance
Donated with personal effects of Oswald W. Marrin Jr. Marrin (1919-2007) was born in New York City before moving to Litchfield. Graduating from Brown University in 1942, Marrin joined the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and attended Officer's Class in Quantico, VA. He served as platoon commander and eventually executive officer of K Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. In his company was Charles R. Hickox, Jr., also of Litchfield. Marrin served in the battles of Guadalcanal, Gloucester, and Peleliu. Discharged as a major in 1946, he returned to Litchfield and ran the Marrin Real Estate Company.
Comment
Found in portable writing desk, 2017-19-71a.
Date Made
Early 20th century
Dimensions
Overall length 2.25", width 1.875", height 1.125"
Materials
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