Title: | 1965T2424 Food Storage Box |
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Description: |
1965T2424 Food Storage Box, 1611 Pinto Collection - Purchased from Edward H Pinto, 1965. Made in Friesland or Netherlands / Holland This octagonal box was used to store food or possibly salt. It is hollowed out of the solid and decorated with chip-carved geometric and floral designs. An interesting feature is the carved 'X' on either side of the tulip. This marks the only spot where the lid will fit accurately. |
Keywords: |
Birmingham Museums Trust/Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Wood, Pinto Collection, 17th Century, Carved, Treen, Food/ Utensil, Social history/ Food and Drink |
Usage Rights: | Creative Commons 0 - Public Domain. Optional attribution: Photo by Birmingham Museums Trust, licensed under CC0 |
Height: | 21 |
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Unit: | cm |
Credit Line: | Purchased from Edward H Pinto, 1965. |