Accession No
1918.145
Description
Oblong box with sliding lid, possibly a pencil case. It is carved with geometric patterns on all sides. One of the sides is carved with '1743 L.A.S.'. The lid is convex and incised with 'I.B.' on the underside, and other less legible letters.
Place
Europe; Northern Europe; Scandinavia
Period
Post Medieval 18th century 1743
Source
Jennings, John [vendor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1918.145
Cultural Affliation
Material
Wood
Local Term
Measurements
62mm x 76mm x 245mm
Events
Context (Related Documents)
Label found inside the box reads: 'Jennings. Pencil case dated 1743'.
Event Date
Author: Lucie Carreau
Description (Physical description)
Accession register for 1918.145: 'Oblong wooden box, with convex sliding lid, carved all over and bearing date 1743 and initials 'L.A.S''.
Event Date 1918
Author: Lucie Carreau
Context (Related Documents)
See 'Report on Collections Research and Cataloguing Project on Post Medieval 'To Be Disposed Of' Material' by David Kay in the archive (Doc.474) for background information.
Event Date 2019
Author: Lucie Carreau
Context (Amendments / updates)
Record created from object and accession register entry.
Event Date 13/10/2025
Author: Lucie Carreau
Description (Physical description)
Oblong box with sliding lid, possibly a pencil case. It is carved with geometric patterns on all sides. One of the sides is carved with '1743 L.A.S.'. The lid is convex and incised with 'I.B.' on the underside, and other less legible letters.
Event Date 13/10/2025
Author: Lucie Carreau
FM:327551
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