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Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Box
Object Number
ca1900-28-3
Description
Box made in shape of a small book, with folding lid, the lid having a mirror inside. The cover is glass, bound with embossed gold paper. Has image of man in 17th century cap, fur trimmed coat, boots; reverse wreath surrounding a cup. Chartreuse paper lining. In corner of inside bottom initials "H.B." on folded slip of paper inside is written "From Hannah Beach to Jane Jackson at Litchfield School parting 1830 - Room mates - all three."
Comment
Given as parting gift by students at the Litchfield Female Academy, who boarded at the Sheldon House.
Category
Date Made
1830
Dimensions
3 1/2" x 2 5/8" x 3/4"
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