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Document Box

Date1820-1840

Artist/Maker John Lutz

OriginAmerica, District of Columbia, Washington, Georgetown

MediumWood, leather, brass, paper, cotton (?), and iron

DimensionsOH: 5" OW: 11" OD: 7 1/4"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1995-74

DescriptionRectangular, black leather covered document box with a hinged lid with wide chamfers around perimeter of lid; oval stamped backplate with lions head in center flanked by acorns and oak leaves and bail handle in center of top; edges of box top and ends outlined in brass nails; shaped brown leather apron nailed inside lid around around front and sides; rectangular iron lock and hasp in center of front facade. Interior lined with blue and white checked fabric. White fabric tapes nailed inside case and lid on both ends.
MarkingsPrinted paper label inside lid of trunk, cut in shape of a shield, "JOHN LUTZ,/ Saddle, Trunk/ AND/ Harness-Maker;/ H[igh] Street-/ Georgetown,/ D.C."