Title

Early Village of Edina Ballot Box Barrel

Creation Date

1800s

Count

1

Description

Small wooden barrel repurposed as an early ballot box. Wood is not stained or polished and appears to have originally been painted black, but most of the paint has worn away. 6 steel metal rings on barrel (three rings on top and three rings on bottom). In the center of front of barrel is a small rectangular steel metal door with a round oval slot. Door is attached to barrel with a single metal hinge on the right side. There is a small slot on left side of door that fits the small lock loop on the barrel.