Cake Box, 1850-1875

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Bread box (Food container)

Date Made

1850-1875

Place of Creation

Location

at Greenfield Village in Firestone Farm House

Object ID

92.0.60.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Tin (Metal)
Wire
Gold (Metal)
Paint (Coating)
Varnish

Color

Reddish brown
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 8.5 in
Width: 8 in
Length: 11.5 in

Inscriptions

on front: CAKE
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