Bandbox (Wallpaper box)

  • Category:

    Works on Paper

  • Creator (Role):

    Henry Cushing & Co. (Manufacturer)

    B. F. Moore (Printer)

  • Place of Origin:

    Providence, Rhode Island, New England, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1830-1850

  • Materials:

    Paper; Board; String; Paint

  • Techniques:

    Painted

  • Museum Object Number:

    1964.2041 A, B


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1964.2041 A, B

Object Name

Bandbox (Wallpaper box)

Category

Works on Paper

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

Henry Cushing & Co. (Manufacturer)

B. F. Moore (Printer)

Place of Origin

Providence, Rhode Island, New England, United States, North America

Date

1830-1850

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; Inside the lid; "Henry Cushing & Co./Manufactures of, and Dealers in/ PAPER HANGINGS & BAND BOXES,"/No. 68 Westminster Street,/HENRY CUSHING./Providence./FRANCIS READ./ B.F. Moor, Printer 19 Market Street".

Subjects

Architecture; Flowers

Materials

Paper; Board; String; Paint

Techniques

Painted

Dimensions (inches)

11.25 (H) , 16.75 (W) , 13.5 (D)

Dimensions (centimeters)

28.575 (H) , 42.545 (W) , 34.29 (D)

Measurement Notes

OW and OD are at the lid.

Object Description

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