Birch Bark Box

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Title

Birch Bark Box

Description

Box is rectangular in shape; 11 inches x 16 1/5 inches x 4 1/2 inches deep; painted birch bark trim around the top and sides; black ash splint bindings hold the bark layers together; on top there is a painted birch bark flower attached with thread to the top of the box; soft leather hinges in back attach the lid to the box.

Date

Acquired in 1919

Contributor

Michigan State University Museum, 409 West Circle Drive, East Lansing, MI 48824, museum.msu.edu

Rights

All rights reserved by MSU Museum

Files

Birchbark Box - 1.jpg

Reference

Birch Bark Box, Acquired in 1919