Vaseline Case

Accession number 63.88.32A-C

Unique identifier MN192462

Description Cylindrical container with hinged domed cover heavily repoussed with scrolls and floral motifs. Separate glass jar embossed Chesebrough MFG Co. / VASELINE with gadrooned domed circular stopper with cork and silver scoop at center. Inscription: In script: Presented to Helen C. Bangs by Mrs. Grover Cleveland 1893. On base in Old English: B. Mark: On base: [trademark] / STERLING. On cap: STERLING.

Dated 1893

Object Type container (receptacle), jar

Medium cork (bark), glass (material), silver (metal), sterling silver

Physical dimensions H: 4 in. L: 2 in. DIAM: 2 in. WEIGHT: 2.625 oz.

File dimensions 18.3 in × 18.3 in at 300dpi
46.5 cm × 46.5 cm at 300dpi