Box
Description
An oak box constructed using dovetail joints, with a lower drawer and pine dividers. The lid is missing. The divided compartments make partitions small and not suitable for large tools, and therefore it would seem unsuitable for use as a tool chest; it was however quite common for medicine chests to have a compartmentalised upper section and a drawer in the lower section. Possibly an 18th century Physician's medicine cabinet. The cabinets were carried on board ship and into battle and were considered portable hospitals.
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Catalogue Number
INV.415
Classification
Collection
Measurement Display
Length: 420mm
Width: 225mm
Depth: 205mm (8 1/16")
Width: 225mm
Depth: 205mm (8 1/16")
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