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Box

Object number72.56 a-c

Date1861-1865

MediumWood; Paper; Metal

Credit LineGift of James H. Grey

DescriptionLarge square box. Trayed top with flat rectangular piece. Wood burled walnut veneer. Inside of lid piece of polished metal (mirror) framed by fabric and a piece of flowered wallpaper. Bottom of box simple daisey pattern printed on lining paper. Lining paper is grey.Dimensions11 in. (27.9 cm)
MarksHandwritten in ink on facing: Col Kirk

Historical NotesBox belonged to Lt. Colonel Alexander Kirk. Kirk served with the 102nd PA Vounteers in the Civil War.

Related person Alexander Kirk

Related institution 102nd Pennsylvania Volunteers (1861 - 1865)

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