Mahogany Ballot Box of dovetailed construction, with turned and extended handle, one compartment, sliding lid.

Metadata

Title

Mahogany Ballot Box of dovetailed construction, with turned and extended handle, one compartment, sliding lid.

Date

late 18th/early 19th century

Description

Mahogany Ballot Box of dovetailed construction, with turned and extended handle, one compartment, and sliding lid for concealed roled ballots. (Note attached to the outside of the box states it is from Old Swede's Church.) numerous scratches and knicks in the wood. worn red fabric lining inside

Type

Ballot Box

Accession Number

ccccp 432

Cataloged By

Lissa D'Aquisto

Condition

good according to appraisal done by John C, Milley in 8/96.

Markings

Hand written Note: "This collection box is one of the original used in Gloria Dei or Old Swede's Church. Presented by James Stewart Deceased"

Negative Number

21-Oct

Measurements

~9" long X 3.5" tall X 4.75" deep Handle is 6 7/8" long X 1 1/4" diameter ~8" long rounded end "stick" with

Photo Roll Number

Where Made

probably American

Date Cataloged

1999-01-24

Citation

“Mahogany Ballot Box of dovetailed construction, with turned and extended handle, one compartment, sliding lid.,” Carpenters' Company Digital Archive & Museum, accessed May 6, 2024, https://archive.carpentershall.org/items/show/22619.