Civil War Era "Shackle Bolts" Crate woolen which is part of what

which is part of what I think makes it feel so special

three 50 foot cards

and I really love how the shape of the lid

Both with inset steel blades

and while this one shows a couple of tears along the bottom edge (which I've mended from the reverse with transparent archival tape)

Civil War Era "Shackle Bolts" Crate woolen which is part of whatFound on what felt like a very dark week in the life of this country, this mid 19th century American "shackle bolts" box crate struck me as particularly resonant. (Dark times lead to dark readings). Found in New Hampshire, it looks to have once functioned as a drawer, with pull removed from one end leaving what looks like a frowning face behind. Held together with rectangular iron nails, thick black painted lettering over stained exterior. 16 3 4" x 6