Box R2a (RF-64-A)
Container
Contains 2 Results:
Realia
Series — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents
The realia series is made up of 40 objects. Though most are not dated, there are labels providing additional information that imply several are souvenirs from Peale’s travels. There are fish hooks labeled as originating from the South Sea Islands in 1841, and there are also natural objects such as a collection of insects, a fish spine, and seashells. There are also objects meant for use during travel such as an ivory knife and a holding cup. An ink well in the design of a bear may have been...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1818-early 20th century
Lacquered metal collecting box with removable compartment., undated
Item — Box: R2a (RF-64-A)
Identifier: 100249696
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The realia series is made up of 40 objects. Though most are not dated, there are labels providing additional information that imply several are souvenirs from Peale’s travels. There are fish hooks labeled as originating from the South Sea Islands in 1841, and there are also natural objects such as a collection of insects, a fish spine, and seashells. There are also objects meant for use during travel such as an ivory knife and a holding cup. An ink well in the design of a bear may have been...
Dates:
undated
