Silver Pill Box


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Silver Pill Box

Identifier:
1997.37.6
Description:
Rectangular lid is hinged at back and is decorated crudely with rectangle, embossed circles and spirals. Base is simple rectangle.;This is a good example of pill box form and decorative style. This piece will be used in collecting AZ:B is for boxes.;Purchased in Morocco in 1988 by donor.;Purchased in Morocco in 1988 by donor.;1) Donor's note says, Morocco/1988.;Structurally sound and complete; top and sides tarnished.
Materials:
Soldered, Embossed, Incised, Silver
Dimensions:
0.5" h 1.25" w 0.75" d
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Source:
Gift Of Steele A. Taylor
Related Entities:
Larry Fill Estate Services (valued by) Steele A. Taylor (donor)

Steele Taylor is a New Jersey native and a World War II Navy veteran. In 1948, after earning a degree in economics from Williams College in Winston, Massachusetts, he accepted a job offer from Dohler-Jarvis in Grand Rapids. In 1960 he moved to Grand Rapids Steel and was part owner and president when he retired in 1985. He has served on many boards throughout his career, such as the Mary Free Bed Hospital, Aquinas Emeritus Center, various Hospice boards and former member and president of the Art and Museum Board. Steele and his wife Mary are consummate world travelers and their collection is a testament to their travels. Artifacts donated by Steele are exceptional resources, representing various regions of the world. He has also donated an extensive collection of pewter items to the Grand Rapids Public Museum.