Tin spice storage box
Object ID:
2016.FIC.12
Catalog:
Objects
Title:
Tin spice storage box
Type:
Object, Food Storage Box, Spice Box
Description:
Tin spice storage box, containing 6 round canisters with spices in them. Hinged metal box with carrying handle on top. Hinges cut into lid part of box lip removed. Lock closure on front (no lock), soldered to front of box. Painted black with gold decoration on front and two sides. Top where handle is is raised (stamped out/up portion approximately 5.25" x 8." Handle riveted to top. Six small containers with lids, painted black with and labeled on tops cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, allspice and mace.- worn and barely readable on the last can.
Date:
19th century
PastPerfect:
Citation
“Tin spice storage box,” Tremont Historical Society, accessed November 23, 2024, https://ths.digitalarchive.us/items/show/437.Item 1137