Historical information

The owner of this toolbox was J Burden.

Significance

The toolbox is an example of the equipment used by people in the woodworking trade to store and transport the equipment in an orderly and secure manner. Similar toolboxes are used today but are often made of metal.

Physical description

Box; wooden toolbox marked J Burden. The box has removeable shelves inside with drawers and lid. The box has two rope handles on the ends and has a key lock in front.

Inscriptions & markings

"J Burden"