Apothecary chest

Date1810-1840

MediumWalnut, white pine

DimensionsOH: 4"; OW: 7 7/8"; OD: 5 1/2"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1954-63,1

Description1) Apothecary chest or plain, rectangular box with flat top and four straight sides hinged at back; box section has straight sides with keyhole at front center near top; interior of box lined with red and black paper and red velvet; bottom divided into six equal-size compartments by velvet covered partitions which hold: 2-7) five bell-shaped suction glasses and a brass scarifier.

Woods: Walnut veneer on white pine.