Neat Brass and wood liner Trinket Box presented only to First Class passengers. Measures 4 1/4" x 3" with a depth of 1 5/8"
The S.S. New Amsterdam was launched in May 1938 on the New York route.....served as a troop carrier in World War Two .....returned to service after the war and was retired in 1973.
This box probably dates to the 1950's - 60's.