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box, writing

human history
  • Other Name

    Lady's table writing box (descriptive name)

    Mrs Robert Bent (associated name)

  • Description

    lady's table writing box, probably belonged to Mrs Robert Bent

    simple box, no drawers, small metal inset on lid with initials "R.B.", lined with purple velvet, contains quill pen, bone handled knife and bone handled file

  • Associated Place
  • Accession Number
    1968.62
  • Accession Date
    20 May 1968
  • Other Id

    col.2150 (colonial)

  • Department

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