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On Display: House - Washington Alcove
Box (Trunk)
Edward Francis
1818-1826
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Edward Francis (Possible decorator)
Place of Origin
Connecticut; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Tinned sheet iron
- Brass
- Iron wire
- Paint
Museum Object Number
1959.2063
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1959.2063
Object Name
Box (Trunk)
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
Edward Francis (Possible decorator)
Place of Origin
Connecticut; New England; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Martin and Tucker suggest this trunk's decoration has similarities to Connecticut designs, thus it was possibly made in the Oliver Filley tinsmith shop (vol. 4, p. 38).
Date
1818-1826
Materials
- Tinned sheet iron
- Brass
- Iron wire
- Paint
Techniques
- Japanned
Dimensions (inches)
5.6 (H) x 4.6 (W) x 11 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
14.2 (H) x 11.8 (W) x 29 (L)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Martin, Gina & Tucker, Lois. 2007 American Painted Tinware. A Guide to Its Idenfication. 4.
• Published: p. 38, fig. 1.45.