Posted 13 years ago
jjmj1234
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Once again I found this while cleaning out my sister's apartment. I haven't a clue what it is...... Says "Tent 12 D of V" on the lid.
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Posted 13 years ago
jjmj1234
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Once again I found this while cleaning out my sister's apartment. I haven't a clue what it is...... Says "Tent 12 D of V" on the lid.
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My guess would be a very small apothecary kit, or maybe for spices/herbs.
even cooler!
I agree that it is a ballot box, but not necessarily Civil War. These were used by various organizations up to the beginning of the 20th century. They saw considerable use in Fraternal organizations.
The painting IDs this as being post Civil War. The "D of V" is the Daughters of Veterans. It was an auxiliary organization of the Grand Army of the Republic and was started in late 1880s.
Scott
This was also only a 'Yes or No' ballot box (Note only one hole) there were indeed marbles but they were white and black, white to accept and black to deny, usually for new memeber requests......Masonic Lodges used these, I know.
These boxes are the origin of the term "blackballing" - because all it took was one black ball to bar the candidate from the organization, yet the person who vetoed them could remain anonymous.
Hence the term "black balled" or "black balling"
thanks for all the great information. :)
I double checked on the Daughters of Veterans. The organization was established in 1889. In 1925 the name was changed to the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War.
Further confirming that this is Daughters of Veterans is the "Tent" term. That was their term for a specific lodge or camp. The GAR used the term "Post".
Scott
Amazing!!! Thanks!