Museum Collections
Luce Center
Box
Object name
Box
Date
1800-1840
Medium
Eastern white pine, metal
Dimensions
Overall: 2 7/8 x 9 3/8 x 8 1/4 in. ( 7.3 x 23.8 x 21 cm )
Description
Rectangular wooden valuables box with flat, hinged lid, and metal latch; box painted with pattern of red tulips and green leaves with yellow and white highlights on black ground, with initials painted on center of lid, surrounded by border of red tulips and green leaves with yellow and white highlights on black ground, with additional elements at corners and edges; inside unpainted.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number
1938.53
Marks
painted: on box lid, center: "D
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.





