Object Record
Metadata
Object Name |
Strongbox |
Catalog Number |
2003.002.00001 |
Description |
Strongbox / lockbox: The strongbox is a metal (believed tin) lockbox, painted black with gold trim. The lid is hinged and has a handle. Inscribed on the front of the box in gold is "M. F. MAURY." The lockbox has a lockplate, which is stamped "PATENT." |
Dimensions |
H-3.75 W-8.75 D-4.75 inches |
Owned |
Matthew Fontaine Maury; Ann Maury |
Provenance |
The lockbox came from the home of Ann Maury, daughter of Matthew Fontaine Maury, presumably to whom the box belonged. The donor purchased Miss Maury's home and found the box. It is believed to have originally belonged to Matthew Fontaine Maury (based on the initials on the box). |
People |
Maury, Matthew Fontaine Maury, Ann |
Search Terms |
Confederate States Navy |
Subjects |
Navies |