Undated- “The History of the Ballot Box”

Checkout out this metal ballot box used in the early elections. Typically made of wood or metal, ballot boxes feature a hinged top which is secured with a lock during the time votes are cast. A thin slot is cut into the top, which is large enough to accept a paper ballot. The slot was narrow enough that the ballot cannot be removed manually through the opening. Small and portable, ballot boxes were delivered to designated polling places during election season.