Historical information

Emma Thomas Collection: Items were owned by Emma Courtis, nee Thomas. Family lived in Hamelin St, White Hills. Emma's family include Elizabeth Penrose (mother), Solomon Thomas (father), and Richard Courtis, a blacksmith (her husband).

Physical description

Black rectangular box with mother of pearl inlay on lid. Keyhole located on one side. Box interior lined with patterned paper. Light engravings on lid show leaf motifs.