Boxes

Dateca. 1915

Terms

Boxes
Paper
Pasteboard
Europe
United States

Dimensions19.04 cm (7 1/2 in.)

MarkingsInscribed in box, "Mrs. G.O. Whiting/ Given to her by us on her 50th wedd. [wedding]." Inside box is a calling card for Mrs. William W. Reed of Lexington [name is crossed out], written on back, "Congratulations and much love for Mr. + Mrs. Whiting from Will and Katie./ May 1st 1915."

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Joanna Ballou Savery (1995)

Object number1995.20.159B

DescriptionPasteboard box to hold fan 1995.20.159a. Covered with paper made to look like ribben white satin. Attached lid with gilt edging. Tapers at one end.

1995.20.159a: Black wood and net fan.1995.20.1-.197: fan collection.