chart case

Wooden chart case belonging to, & possibly made by, Henry H.B. Willis, master of clipper ship SUNNY SOUTH (bu. 1854, Williamsburg, NY by George Steers; became slaver EMANUELA) 1856-1859. Written in black script lettering on lid: "Charts". Painted in black on blue-green banner on front of case: "H H. B. WILLIS." On inside of lid are examples of decoupage, wood engravings of young woman, children in garden, naval battle, & American eagle w/shield & crossed US flags.