Box

A box with lid made from rows of cloves sewn together. Reputedly from Fiji. It belonged to Captain William Tolley Brookes. See JOD/61 Journal of voyage to South Seas in 'Recovery' 1828-31, 'Matilda' 1832-36, also JOD/59 journal in 'Active' whaler 1838-42.

Object Details

ID: AAA2930
Collection: World Cultures
Type: Box
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 1828-1842
People: Brookes, William Tolley
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 95 x 100 x 60 mm