Collection Highlights
Three Iroquois: Atotárho Protected by Black Snakes, Flanked by Deganawida Offering Wampum and Hiawatha
c. 1827
X.520[dup]
Watercolor, black and brown ink, and brown gouache over graphite on beige paper, laid on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bridebox
Object name
Bridebox
Date
1800-1850
Medium
Wood (probably pine), iron, paint
Dimensions
Overall: 8 5/8 x 11 3/4 x 19 in. ( 21.9 x 29.8 x 48.3 cm )
Description
Oval pine box with sides constructed of single strip of pine bent around oval bottom and top; painted on sides with bands of tulips and berries; painted on top of lid with figures of a man and woman with two lines of German text.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number
1940.273ab
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
