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Object Name
Cannister
Object Number
1971-01-72
Description
Japanned black cylindrical cannister. Hole in top plugged with wooden stopper. Filled with gold powder.
Comment
Cannister belonged to Phoebe Farnham Benton of South St. and Webster Rd. who decorated papier mache for the Litchfield Manufacturing Co.
Category
Tools and Equipment for Communication
Date Made
ca. 1820-1840
Dimensions
3 1/2" tall x 2 1/4" diameter
Materials
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