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This spice box was used for storing spices to keep them fresh. It belonged to the donor's great aunt, who was born in 1877, and the box itself probably dates from at least the late 19th century. The box itself consists of a black japanned tin box, with six small japanned tin boxes inside with the words 'Cinnamon', 'Mace', 'Allspice', 'Nutmeg', 'Ginger' and 'Cloves' written on in gold lettering on their tops.

1 spice box: metal [tin]; fair condition: the japan laquer has worn off in many places

1875-01-01 - 1899-12-31

Late-nineteenth century