F.E. Dean's 1906 Handmade Wooden Box with (Subtle) Pinprick Decoration educational toy encampment tent with all seeing

encampment tent with all seeing eye

I believe American and I think likely 2nd half of the 19th century

tapered front legs ending in ball feet

1 7/16" across at lip

F.E. Dean's 1906 Handmade Wooden Box with (Subtle) Pinprick Decoration educational toy encampment tent with all seeingIt is very subtle, but at the center of the lid on this lovely box is carefully pinpricked the year 1906 and the name F. E. Dean I love that it is barely discernible, almost like a secret, with an incised border and gridded decoration at the corners, too. A very handy box as well, good for pens and pencils and all manner of small things, with a divider that can be removed as needed. 11 x 3 5 8 x 2 3 8 t and in very good condition, with hinges well