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Coffin Model

Period1864
Place MadeEatontown, New Jersey
MediumPainted pine, iron
Dimensions2 × 2.75 × 8 in. (5.1 × 7 × 20.3 cm)
SignedOn inside of lid, "J.S. Throckmorton / Eatontown / 1864"
ClassificationsAdvertising, Business & Ornamental Artifacts
Credit LineGift of Miss Emma L. Ely, 1936
Object number919
DescriptionAn eight inch long hexagonal coffin box constructed of shaped pine boards fastened together with iron nails. The coffin's exterior is painted black, and features a detachable lid.