{"product_id":"lovely-excellent-condition-19th-century-spruce-gum-box-with-center-star-and-sweet-details-1","title":"Lovely, Excellent Condition  19th Century Spruce Gum Box with Center Star and Sweet Details","description":"\u003cp\u003eI found this wonderful antique spruce gum box in Pennsylvania, with the star and manner of the chip carving suggesting to me perhaps made by a Pennsylvania Dutch logger working up north (?) A\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003essociated with logging and lumbering activities, spruce gum boxes, also known as gum books, were the work of lumberman, especially in Maine, carved for love ones while working deep in the woods. As here, they were typically carved from a solid piece of wood in the shape of a book, with a sliding top and\/or bottom. Most gum boxes date from 1850-1920, after which improved transportation allowed lumbermen to return home more frequently. I believe this one likely dates to the later 19th century. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 3\/16\" x 3 9\/16\" x 1 11\/16\". Beautiful antique condition, bright and very sharp looking. Sliding end fits just a hair less than tightly snug. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"critical EYE Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48531714703614,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0015\/5022\/1382\/files\/IMG_8191_4b4d0501-a031-49c2-8eaf-0327b2cec083.jpg?v=1782998085","url":"https:\/\/www.criticaleyefinds.com\/products\/lovely-excellent-condition-19th-century-spruce-gum-box-with-center-star-and-sweet-details-1","provider":"critical EYE Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}