Western Wholesale Co. Crate

Dateca. 1915

Mediumoak, tin, brass, iron, paint

Dimensions14 × 25 1/2 × 12 in. (35.6 × 64.8 × 30.5 cm)

ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Nancy Tucker

Object numberPC2017.44.29

DescriptionThis brown wooden crate is made of horizontal wooden planks with metal brackets near each corner. Two carved-out oval-shaped handles are present on the sides of the box near the top of the object. Black stenciled text on the front of the box reads: "251 / WESTERN WHOLESALE Co. / MERCHANDISING SPECIALISTS / ALBUQUERQUE. N. MEX." "251" is also stenciled underneath the handles. Object shows evidence of moderate physical damage through the several visible scratches and blemishes.

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