Box in book form, with single drawer

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This footed tartan book box is painted in red, green, black and gold. Its head, tail and foredge have floral designs in red, green and orange against a white background. The drawer interior is painted white with black top edging; exterior parts are unfinished. All painted surfaces are covered with a clear varnish that has degraded and yellowed. The drawer contains six compartments, its front is fitted with two turned-wood pulls.

Box in book form, with single drawer

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