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"Diamond" Mineral Collection box

 Accession
Identifier: MUS-1994-2

Content Description

Mineral box with manual called "Descriptive Manual of the 'Diamond' Mineral Collection Prepared by George O. Simmons". 11 3/4" by 1 1/2" by 6". Two hinges on back with semi-ornate clasp in front. 50 sections, each 1" by 1", to hold the minerals. Box has most of the minerals; is missing numbers 28, 29, 32, 36, 42, and 44.

Acquisition Type

Gift

Restrictions Apply

No

Dates

  • 1880-1900

Extent

1 items ; 11 3/4" by 1 1/2" by 6"