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On Display: House - Shaker Dwelling Room
Box
circa 1850 (1840-1860)
Description
This storage box was made by a Shaker craftsman, possibly in the Canterbury, New Hampshire Shaker community, around 1850. The oval box is made of thin strips of maple wrapped around pine discs on the top and bottom and secured with copper rivets. It retains its original red paint stain. Small, lightweight, lidded pantry boxes like this one served a variety of storage needs, including storage for sewing notions and materials. This box holds a modern spool holder that Shaker collector Pete Smyrl made to fit the container.
Category
Furniture
Place of Origin
New England or New York; United States; North America
Materials
- Maple
- Pine
- Copper
Museum Object Number
2026.0004.018 A-I
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Anonymous Donors
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Complete Details
Object Number
2026.0004.018 A-I
Object Name
Box
Category
Furniture
Place of Origin
New England or New York; United States; North America
Date
circa 1850 (1840-1860)
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Brand
Location: underside of carrier (part C)
Inscription: P J S / 2021
Subject(s)
- Shaker
Materials
- Maple
- Pine
- Copper
Dimensions (inches)
2.38 (H) x 6 (W) x 4 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
6.045 (H) x 15.24 (W) x 10.16 (D)