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Historical objects of all kinds draw me in, mostly because they connect me to the people who crafted, used, or cherished a specifc item. Yesterday, a spectacular object found its way from an antique shop hallway to me, and with it comes so many unanswered questions -- but that's the fun part! The object is a simple wooden chest with a domed lid, about 4 feet long. Made in Salem Massachusettes at the end of the 18th or beginning of the 19th century, it is a humble, utilitarian