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Antique 1839 Early Victorian Intricate Rectangular Sliding Paper Box With Two Lithograph Fashion Portraits. Written Presentation on Box to
“William R. Talbot, from his Uncle Augustus. Dec. 25. 1839” alongside an additional later notation ("Keep").
William Richmond Talbot (born October 20, 1837, in Providence, Rhode Island). His prominent family was highly active in the China Trade and later owned the historic Hearthside House in Lincoln, RI. On Christmas Day in 1839, William would have been just a 2-year-old toddler, making this box a beautiful early childhood keepsake gifted to him by his Uncle Augustus.
Boxes similar to this were used for presenting luxury gentlemen's fine linen handkerchiefs or high-end dress accessories like gloves or ties.
MEASURES: approx. 2 1/2” x 5”
CONDITION: wear, missing ends. no funny smells (see photos for condition)..
