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Presentation Box

Retailer: James McMurray, Brooklyn
Medium: Leather, satin, velvet, metal hardware, other materials
Place Retailed: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Dates: ca. 1865
Dimensions: 2 1/4 x 8 1/8 x 3 3/8 in. (5.7 x 20.6 x 8.6 cm)
Markings: Embossed in gold on inside of lid: "Jas. Mc. MURRAY. / 315 / FULTON STREET. / BROOKLYN" within decorative medallion.
Collections: Decorative Arts
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 1996.37.20
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. John H. Livingston
Image: Overall, 1996.37.20.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2004

Catalogue Description: Presentation box. Oblong shape with slightly domed lid, covered in brown leather; hinged at back with strip of leather; two hook clasps at front; top of lid embossed with scroll and foliate decorations. Interior: bottom molded to fit sugar ladle / sifter (1996.37.19) and lined with purple velvet; lid lined with purple satin. Condition: Good; deep scratches in leather allover exterior of box.

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