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Collection
History Collection
Object ID
1959.002
Date Range
1780-1820
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Collection
History Collection
Description
Dispatch case of Major John Hubley; walnut construction.
On top, inlay shell in an oval with green background, all within an 2 fine-line band border. Metal outlined key on front center. 2 movable metal handles, one on each end. Entire wood panel in lid folds out to reveal a mirror secured by a swivel tab. A metal ring for pulling panel down/ Circular inlay designs on green background in center of closed lid portion. Intricate spiral adorn edges of all 8 sections and green felt-lined tray. 2 narrow divisions hold slide-in tops with metal pull rings fit into compartment. Portion that holds 2 small drawers can be lifted out to reveal .5" storage area. The entire lower portion can be lifted out. Bottom covered with black felt.
Date Range
1780-1820
Year Range From
1780
Year Range To
1820
Last Owner
Hubley, John
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 30
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
People
Hubley, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Box, Letter
Oither Names
Dispatch Box
Material
Wood
Height (in)
4.75
Width (in)
11.875
Depth (in)
9.5
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
Some cracks, scratches, and minor dents.
Object ID
1959.002
Accession Number
1959.002
Images
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