Book Shaped Trinket Box
MediumVelvet, Gold Paint, Ribbon, Cardboard
Dimensions6" L x 1.4" H x 5" W
ClassificationsHousehold Accessory
Catalog number73.544
DescriptionTrinket box resembling a book. The binding is purple velvet with two gold bands at the top and bottom. The top (lid) is a mirror trimmed with decorative gold braid (some missing). The three sides are gold and ribbed to resemble book pages. The inside is lined in white paper with diamond designs. A purple ribbon attaches the lid to the box inside. Probably held candy -- $2.00 OTA in pencil on lid.Status
Not on view
1861-1865
Pinder, Bourne & Co, Nile St, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England
c. 1862-1882
Date Unknown
c. 1980
