{"product_id":"vintage-san-diego-souvenir-cedar-keepsake-box-hunting-dog-lithograph-circa-1940s-1950s","title":"Vintage San Diego Souvenir Cedar Keepsake Box | Hunting Dog Lithograph | Circa 1940s–1950s","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome objects carry a place with them. This cedar keepsake box carries San Diego — the warm, resinous scent of the wood, the gilt script on the front, and the quiet dignity of two hunting dogs resting in the field on the lid. It's a small thing, but it holds a lot of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade in the mid-20th century as a souvenir trinket box, this piece represents the golden age of American travel keepsakes — when a trip to California meant bringing home something handsome and lasting. The \u003cstrong\u003ecedar construction\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efinger-joint corners\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ebrass hinges\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ecarved block feet\u003c\/strong\u003e speak to a standard of craftsmanship that simply isn't found in souvenir goods anymore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca 1940s–1950s, American-made souvenir keepsake box. The front panel bears gilt stenciled script reading \u003cem\u003e\"San Diego, Cal.\"\u003c\/em\u003e — a classic mid-century souvenir convention. The lid features an inset lithograph print depicting two English Setters or Pointers resting in a field, a motif deeply rooted in the sporting Americana tradition. Hunting dog imagery of this era was widely used in decorative arts, from barware to textiles to keepsake goods, reflecting the culture of outdoor recreation and field sport that defined mid-century American leisure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid natural cedar wood with warm honey-brown grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExposed finger-joint (box joint) corner construction — a hallmark of quality American woodworking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass back hinges, original and functional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarved fluted block feet at all four corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInset lithograph print on lid with gold foil border inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGilt stenciled \u003cem\u003e\"San Diego, Cal.\"\u003c\/em\u003e script on front panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw cedar interior — unlined, aromatic, and naturally moth-repellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Assessment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis box is in \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent vintage condition\u003c\/strong\u003e consistent with its age and use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior is clean, aromatic, and intact with minimal wear — the cedar scent is present and warm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExterior shows authentic vintage patina with light surface scuffs and minor edge wear on the lid border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe lithograph lid has slight surface flaking and lacquer wear around the gold foil inlay border — genuine antique character, not damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHinges are original, intact, and fully functional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGilt script on front is legible and present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse \u0026amp; Styling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis box is as functional as it is decorative. Use it for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesktop valet\u003c\/strong\u003e — coins, cufflinks, keys, and small personal items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJewelry or trinket chest\u003c\/strong\u003e — the cedar interior is naturally protective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMemorabilia storage\u003c\/strong\u003e — letters, stamps, small photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyled vignettes\u003c\/strong\u003e — pairs beautifully with vintage barware, leather-bound books, brass candlesticks, and field sport decor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGift giving\u003c\/strong\u003e — a meaningful, one-of-a-kind piece for the collector, the traveler, or the lover of Americana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe hunting dog motif and San Diego provenance make this a natural fit for cabin-core, sporting Americana, and eclectic vintage interiors. It works equally well on a study desk, a bar cart, a nightstand, or a styled bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1940s–1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e American-made souvenir, San Diego, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid cedar wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finger-joint corners, brass hinges, carved block feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inset hunting dog lithograph with gold foil border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw cedar, unlined, aromatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent vintage with authentic patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy The Marian Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt The Marian Collection, we source objects with provenance, character, and enduring design. This cedar keepsake box is exactly the kind of piece we look for: American-made, beautifully constructed, and carrying a story that makes it more than just a box. It's a piece of mid-century California, ready to find a new home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Marian Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54715220918551,"sku":"TMC-CEDAR-SNDGO-BOX-001","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/2815\/1575\/files\/7tb9eezaa5nmyafrx6xbhlvah2pc.png?v=1786841623","url":"https:\/\/themariancollection.com\/products\/vintage-san-diego-souvenir-cedar-keepsake-box-hunting-dog-lithograph-circa-1940s-1950s","provider":"The Marian Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}