Late 19th century, Alfred, Maine. This unusual box with rectangular hinged lid and applied molded edge opening to an interior with til. Within the till are mounted four wooden spools of thread, a small hole drilled in the end of the blanket chest allowing the thread to be fed through. Beneath each hole is a small round head tack or nail to which each thread is secured. The dovetailed case with inlaid diamond polished bone escutcheon. The notions box on a molded base. The whole in original red paint. *NOTE* The interior of the lid with pencil inscription reading “Sister Sarah B. Alfred, M”. Contents of the box include tomato pincushion, group of approximately 15 bone buttons, and a sock darner. SIZE: 5″ h x 9-3/4″ l x 5-1/2″ d. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Original painted surfaces intact with minimal in-use wear, notably at corners and edges, very good overall. 51971-15 (1,000-1,500) ESA