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Robert Todd Lincoln's Metal Lock Box
- Creator:
- unknown
- Location:
- unknown
- Origin Date:
- Unknown
- Materials:
- metal
- Measurements:
- overall: 4 in x 7 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0524a-b
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
Rectangular metal lock box features a lid with a red double frame inside of two gold frames. The sides of the lid feature a forest green double line pattern. There is a carrying handle attached to the lid. The lower portion of the box features a keyhole but a key does not accompany the box. Going around the box starting from the keyhole is a forest green pattern of two close parallel lines. Below the keyhole, numbers read "215". Along the bottom of the box, another forest green line pattern is present.The underside of the box features cursive writing that reads R. T. Lincoln" (beneath signature is decorative ornamentation). The interior features a removable tray. This tray also has a carrying handle and two hinged doors with round loops for opening. Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
