Title
Pearl-Ivory Box, 1956Creation Date
1956Dimensions
8 in. Diameter
The measurements were taken using the maximum dimensions.
Description
Hexagon shaped box with wood, ivory, and pearl inlay (A). The interior of the box is lined in bright red velvet. There is a key (B) in the lock on the front of the box.. There is a white office label on the bottom of the box with a typed note which reads, "Octagon shaped box of pearl an wood inlay-gift of Postmaster Gen. of Egypt, 1956." Word 'octagon' was crossed out in pencil and "hex" was written between the lines.
Related People and Organizations
Maurice H. Stans
Geographic Notes
Egypt