Manufacturer

Unidentified maker

Material

iron
tin
other

Dimensions

Overall: 7 x 12 3/8 x 9 1/2 in. ( 17.8 x 31.4 x 24.1 cm )

Creation Date

1775 – 1820

Description

Rectangular tinned sheet iron box with beveled edges, plain molding, flat, hinged lid, oval mount with bail handle, and latch, all painted green; inside divided into eight compartments, each covered with hinged flap, with paper label with handwritten inscription "Nutmegs." "Mace." etc.; stenciled inscription on inside of lid.

Marks/Inscription

stenciled: in blue pencil on inside of lid: "SPICE/BOX"

written: in black ink on paper labels: "Nutmegs."; "Mace."; "Mustard."; "Cloves."; Allspice."; "Cinnamon."

Provenance

Gift of Mrs. Constance Schermerhorn Skillin (Mrs. J. Harper Skillin)

Kitchen Artifact ID

1937.223