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On Display: House - Salem Stair Hall, Lower
Box
1730-1750
Category
Furniture
Place of Origin
Germany; Europe
Materials
- Mahogany
- Brass
- Iron
Museum Object Number
1964.2181
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1964.2181
Object Name
Box
Category
Furniture
Place of Origin
Germany; Europe
Origin Notes
Benno Forman suggested in 1976 that the foot construction, lid shape, and use of mahogany suggested a Germanic origin.
Date
1730-1750
Materials
- Mahogany
- Brass
- Iron
Dimensions (inches)
7.75 (H) x 12.25 (W) x 7.25 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
19.685 (H) x 31.115 (W) x 18.415 (D)
Measurement Notes
OW at top, OD at top of box on side.