This lovely wooden box has both pyrography or wood burning and wood inlay in geometric and floral designs. It measures 11 by 6 1/2 by 5 inches. Wood burned on the back is "Mamma! Dec.1902". A look inside reveals that the box was originally a store display for for Rice's Popular Flower Seeds. In the19th century, many seed companies provided their retailers with wooden boxes filled with seed packets. They were designed to sit open with a chromolithograph on the inside of the lid. At the end of the season, the company would take back the box and any unsold seeds, clean the box and put a new  chromolithograph in the center, and new price and selection list along the sides  of the open lid. This box has only a bit of the edge of the big colored label, but the labels on the sides remain with some damage. The seed boxes came in all sizes. Most were plain, but a few also had wood inlay designs. I've seen an image of a Rice's box with the same inlay used on this box - you can see it on the inside of the box - there are linear geometric strips on the sides, and a diagonal section on the lid. The wood burner who gave this to "Mamma" really added to the exterior of the box. The darker parts of the inlays have been burned and are now textured. Flowers and buds have been added on the top on either side of the inlay, and scrolling curved shapes have been added in the middle of the front side. The box has a few scuffs and signs of wear, especially on the rim ,with some glue stains on the uncovered wood inside. The brass clasp and hinges are in good condition. A creative and beautiful example of using what you have to create something special!