Description: This is a prison art souvenir box made by prisoners at the Colorado State Prison in 1960. The inmates made these souvenir boxes which were then sold to tourists. This is a particularly pretty and nice example of prison art of the era, with wood burning decoration, interesting shaped box components, and hand painted red columbine flowers with green leaves, lined in red fabric, and sealed with lacquer. It measures about 7" x 4" x 4". In nice vintage condition with normal signs of wear for it's age. The lid and hinges work properly. The latch closes but doesn't quite close all the way over the latch pin. There is some darkening of the lining in the bottom of the box. There seems to have been a repair to one of the feet, and the bottom of the box has some scratches. The hinges and clasp are a coppery-gold toned metal and in nice condition with just a bit of wear showing on the latch tab. There are two small scratches on the top right side of the box lid. Please see pictures for details.
Price: 43.96 USD
Location: Marlow, Oklahoma
End Time: 2024-12-31T19:12:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Pattern: Floral
Shape: Rectangle
Size: Medium
Color: Red
Material: Wood
Year Manufactured: 1960
Brand: Wooden
Type: Trinket Box
Theme: Art, Topographical & Souvenir
Style: 1960s
Features: Boxed, Hand Painted
Time Period Manufactured: 1960-1969
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Finish: Painted
