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Box (Trunk)
Edward Francis
1820-1840
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Edward Francis (Inspiration for design)
Place of Origin
Berlin; Connecticut; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Tinned sheet iron
- Brass
- Paint
- Iron wire
- Asphaltum
Museum Object Number
1965.1509
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1965.1509
Object Name
Box (Trunk)
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
Edward Francis (Inspiration for design)
Place of Origin
Berlin; Connecticut; New England; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Martin & Tucker suggest the origin for this decoration is Berlin, Connecticut, although the decorator may have worked in another area (vol. 4, p. 22-24).
The origin of this box may be New England, according to an earlier, unidentified cataloguer.
Date
1820-1840
Materials
- Tinned sheet iron
- Brass
- Paint
- Iron wire
- Asphaltum
Techniques
- Japanned
Dimensions (inches)
6.2 (H) x 5.7 (W) x 9.4 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
15.7 (H) x 14.5 (W) x 23.8 (L)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Martin, Gina & Tucker, Lois. 2007 American Painted Tinware. A Guide to Its Idenfication. 4.
• Publsihed: p. 24, fig. 1.28.