Artist unknown

Collar Box

3 1/4 x 4 3/4 in.

Collar boxes were made for holding men’s collars, although one could also store jewelry, hankies, or the like inside. In regard to the thermoplastic lid, it is likely celluloid, the first thermoplastic invented in the mid 1800’s.

n.d.

Gift of Dr. Bancroft

1998.13