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Box with Cover

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-52974

Description

Small paper box with cover. Chromolithograph affixed to cover, of (possibly European) metropolitan scene with three-storied building with arched windows and statue of figure with outstretched arms above arched entrance. Tapered flags on poles, atop green roof. Horse and carriage with driver and passenger, general public strolling in roadway. Interior sides of box reinforced with small wood strips.

Details

Descriptive Terms

boxes (containers)
Box
Box

Inscription

"Gold 13 Piece, / wreath. " (Semi-legible handwritting in pencil on bottom of box)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3/8 x 3 x 2 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Helen M. Kelsey

Accession Number

1942.330AB

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