Vintage Chip Carved Tramp Art Box with Hinged Lid antique biology engraving what a lot of effort

what a lot of effort went into this chest

which I believe it was constructed around

and good company to have around whether displayed on a shelf

What I've learned about the Adella Fanton who signed this drawing in 1884 is that  she was born in Danbury

minor and I don't think detracting

Vintage Chip Carved Tramp Art Box with Hinged Lid antique biology engraving what a lot of effortNot a super fancy one, but a nice, solid one, in very good condition, I would guess 1940s or so. Someone more recently added a new fabric lining, which is not quite the choice I might have made, but it is clean and new and dust free! Chip carved of cigar box wood, with varnish over top. It seems possible there was once additional ornament on the front facing panel as there is a little scuffing there and one stray nail, but if so it does not feel