DOMESTIC

Object Name: Salt Box
Date Made: 20th century
20th century
Description: A small rectangular kitchen salt box, light stained varnished wood with a hinged sloping lid and the word 'salt' is stencilled in black letters on the front of the box. There is also a decorative black stencilled circular flower motif. The box is designed to be hung on a wall near the hearth.
Materials: wood: pine
Catalogue Number: HOYFM.DB.896.32

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