Blue fabric heart-shaped box from Mae's Millinery Shop

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A hardboard heart-shaped box covered in a light blue moiré textile from Mae's Millinery Shop. The edge of the lid is trimmed in lace and there is a cluster of faux pink and white roses with faux pearls on a clear strand adhered to the top of the lid. The interior is white paper. There is a round sticker on the bottom of the box labeled "D / 1.00 / H". The box held an assortment of tools and supplies (objects 2010.6.55.2-.14).

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