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John Hancock's Pepper Box

John Hancock's Pepper Box

Pepper box owned by John Hancock, Old State House, Boston, Massachusetts. Made by jacob Hurd, a competitor of Paul Revere, this pepper box bears the Hancock family crest. It was probably a wedding gift in the 1730 marriage of Lydia Henchman and Thomas Hancock, John Hancock's uncle.
Galleries: Massachusetts, Salt & Pepper Shakers, Silver
Keywords: american revolution, boston, bostonian society, colonial america, colonies, freedom trail, history, john hancock, lydia henchman, massachusetts, old state house, pepper box, silver, thomas hancock
Photo Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 05/28/2011
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Original Dimensions: 2248×2940
Picture Orientation: Portrait
GPS Coordinates: 42º21'31.55"N 71º03'26.69"W
Picture Number: 10820