Early collection box from Gloria Dei (Old Swedes) church

Metadata

Title

Early collection box from Gloria Dei (Old Swedes) church

Description

early wooden collection box with sliding lid and handle several inches long with oval slot for contributions. Marked as one of originals. Box presented by James Stewart (elected 1833; died 1856). He was custodian until his death; wife continued his job and their daughter Martha was custodian during most of last quarter of 19th century. Family were active members of Gloria Dei Church.

Type

Collection box

Accession Number

ccccp 2009.7.03

Cataloged By

BBK

Condition

fair in 2009

History

see above

Where Made

Philadelphia

Date Cataloged

2009-09-01