Birch Bark Antique Lidded Box with Leather Pull tiny shoe shaped box There are 2 As

There are 2 As

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which I assume served as writing guides

There is wear and scratches to the paint here and there

Birch Bark Antique Lidded Box with Leather Pull tiny shoe shaped box There are 2 AsThis is a wonderful old birch bark box with a great form and patina, and wonderful scalloped edges around the bark of the exterior, which is wrapped around the box and nicely tucked in at the end. A leather pull on the top with scalloped edge matches. I believe this box would have been used to store tobacco, and I have seen very similar examples described as Native American, primarily dating to the mid to late 19th century. There are a series of X's