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Sea Chest

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Martha's Vineyard Museum

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About this artifact

Space on board ship was very limited so sailors could not carry many belongings with them when they embarked on a voyage. Everything they needed for a journey that could last for several years had to fit in a chest like this one.

Dimensions:
Height: 17 1/2" Length: 37 1/2" Depth: 17"

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