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On Display: House - Empire Parlor
Box
1839 (1800-1840)
Category
Works on Paper
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Cardboard
- Paper
- Gilt
- Paint
- Velvet
- Hair
- Cotton
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1961.1268.001 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1961.1268.001 A, B
Object Name
Box
Category
Works on Paper
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Date
1839 (1800-1840)
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Bottom of box
Inscription: "61.1268.1 / a" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Bottom of box
Inscription: "A + B / 1g105" (red ink)
Type: Label
Location: Sticker on bottom
Inscription: "a + b / 1g105" (ink)
Type: Inscription
Location: Inside lid
Inscription: "1839" (graphite)
Type: Inscription
Location: Bottom of box
Inscription: "given to / Brother / Frank when / a child" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Cardboard
- Paper
- Gilt
- Paint
- Velvet
- Hair
- Cotton
- Wool
Techniques
- Theorem
- Stenciled
- Painted
- Woven (velvet)
Construction Description
Hand-made
Dimensions (inches)
4.875 (H) x 2.625 (W) x 1 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
12.382 (H) x 6.668 (W) x 2.54 (D)
Measurement Notes
OH, OW, and OD of box and cover. Measurements of (a) box: L: 4.75 in. (12.1 cm); W: 2.5 in. (6.3 cm); D: .875 in. (2.4 cm). Measurements of (b) cover: L: 4.875 in. (12.5 cm); W: 5.625 in. (6.7 cm); D: .5 in. (1.2 cm).