Victorian era box meant for holding gentleman’s collars features a gutta percha lid and stained wooden bottom. Hinged lid shows flag and star designs in the corners, with an image of the Washington Monument at Richmond, Virginia in the center. Original clasp is present but peg it hooks to is broken. Inside of box lid is lined in coated paper. Front side of box is stamped, “WARD’S”.  Underside of box has a hand inscription in pencil that reads, “ROSA K. HURST, PRESENTED TO HER BY HER BROTHER GODFREY, 1878”. Inside a new linen collar remains. Collar is marked, “ARROW, CLUETT, PEABODY & CO. IND. U.S.A.”

Box measures 4 ¾” square by 3 ¼” tall. Wood shows very light surface scratches or scuffs. Hinges are tightly attached.

This would be a splendid and functional item for a gentleman of today, just as it was in the 19th century.  [SL]

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