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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;ladyfromphiladelphia, post: 2703799, member: 16411&quot;]It looks, from the puttied-up holes beneath the hinges, like it may have had leather straps around it at one time. That made me think of a traveler&#039;s chest, and then the&nbsp; knotted cord handles suggested sea travel.&nbsp; The size and little drawers could simply reflect the intended contents--a small tea service, maybe, a boot blacking kit, or hairdressing necessities (including powder and wig?) It does seem to have been through many changes. A box like this can set you dreaming about its past lives...[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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