Civil War Era "Shackle Bolts" Crate woolen and while this one shows

and while this one shows a couple of tears along the bottom edge (which I've mended from the reverse with transparent archival tape)

Mid-century or so I would guess

and also calls sewer tile sculpture to mind

which is part of what I think makes it feel so special

beautifully carved pentagonally shaped ends of the beams where they interlock at the corners completely does it for me (just look at them

Civil War Era "Shackle Bolts" Crate woolen and while this one showsFound on what felt like a very dark week in the life of this country, this mid 19th century American "shackle bolts" box crate struck me as particularly resonant. (Dark times lead to dark readings). Found in New Hampshire, it looks to have once functioned as a drawer, with pull removed from one end leaving what looks like a frowning face behind. Held together with rectangular iron nails, thick black painted lettering over stained exterior. 16 3 4" x 6