St. Olaf College 3D object collection ➔ Metal hanging box used in Old Main
Objects
Creation: late 1800s Single
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Black metal box with an open top and vertical bars. The marks left by screws are visible, indicating that the box was likely hung from them. The box is heavily rusted, and the metal is bent in certain places.
Black metal box with an open top and vertical bars. The marks left by screws are visible, indicating that the box was likely hung from them. The box is heavily rusted, and the metal is bent in certain places.
Archives Work Area ➔ 270 D
Archives Work Area ➔ 250F
Archives Work Area ➔ 250F
"This metal box was used as a repository for bath coupons required for students desiring a bath. This practice was followed when students lived in Old Main, before Ytterboe Hall was constructed." -from 2006 appraisal by Mary Jo Thorsheim
metal
boxes (containers)
boxes (containers)
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