miniature chest
Summary
Miniature chest of cardboard, leather and cotton. Rectangular with a domed hinged lid. Covered with brown leather and gold tooled, the lid with a cental floral motif, the lid and box with chain borders and stylised floral motifs on the sides and ends. Lined with green cotton. Closes with a steel hook and eye.
Object Name
miniature chest
Date Created
c 1790
Dimensions
object: 3.9cm x 10cm
accession number
1922.394
Collection Group
Place of creation
England
Medium
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Mary Greg
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