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  • Object number
    58/78
  • Description
    This small box with a detachable lid is made of fruitwood and is in the shape of a chess pawn. It was probably used for holding spices.
  • Physical description
    1 box with detachable lid: wood (fruitwood); good condition
  • Archival history
    MERL miscellaneous note, Greta Bertram, 3 October 2012 - According to detailed correspondence between the donor and the Museum, the donor purchased numerous objects which he then passed on to MERL. It is unclear whether the box was acquired in this way.
  • Object name
    Box, spice
  • Material
    Wood
  • Associated subject
    DOMESTIC AND FAMILY LIFE : cooking
    PROCESSING : storage and refrigeration
    Spice
  • External document
    • L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_5143.tif - High resolution image
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