Vintage Green Wooden Ex-Museum of Carlisle Storage Box
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Once used in Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery which was opened by the Carlisle Corporation in 1893. These wooden boxes would have stored the museum's vast and varied collection of natural science objects.
From rock samples, eggs and fossils to insects, plants and seeds. This collection was recently awarded Designated status by Arts Council England, signifying it's global importance.
The Designation Scheme identifies and celebrates outstanding collections, which deepen our understanding of the world and what it means to be human. The collection's ability to show how Cumbria's diverse fauna and flora is changing over time was an important factor in securing Designation status.
Hand made from plywood with hand painted lettering, these boxes probably date to around the 1950s and are no longer suitable for continuing to conserve the objects contained within.
With various amount of wear and tear including scratches, scuffs, chips, paint splatters, old lacquer finish and general marks. These boxes are sold individually and are a fantastic, unique storage solution. Not only aesthetically pleasing with an interesting history, they are very practical too.
This green 'Petrological Collection' box measures approximately 43.5cm wide handle to handle, 35.5cm deep and 19.5cm tall. While inside measures 38cm wide and 32.5cm deep.
Please note, the box photographed may not be the exact one you receive. Please contact us should you wish to see the exact box you'll be sent prior to ordering. Please see our other listings for more 'Carlisle Museum' boxes.
From rock samples, eggs and fossils to insects, plants and seeds. This collection was recently awarded Designated status by Arts Council England, signifying it's global importance.
The Designation Scheme identifies and celebrates outstanding collections, which deepen our understanding of the world and what it means to be human. The collection's ability to show how Cumbria's diverse fauna and flora is changing over time was an important factor in securing Designation status.
Hand made from plywood with hand painted lettering, these boxes probably date to around the 1950s and are no longer suitable for continuing to conserve the objects contained within.
With various amount of wear and tear including scratches, scuffs, chips, paint splatters, old lacquer finish and general marks. These boxes are sold individually and are a fantastic, unique storage solution. Not only aesthetically pleasing with an interesting history, they are very practical too.
This green 'Petrological Collection' box measures approximately 43.5cm wide handle to handle, 35.5cm deep and 19.5cm tall. While inside measures 38cm wide and 32.5cm deep.
Please note, the box photographed may not be the exact one you receive. Please contact us should you wish to see the exact box you'll be sent prior to ordering. Please see our other listings for more 'Carlisle Museum' boxes.