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Tool (for fine art) (Artist's box)
George C. Osborne, David B. Smith and William Hodgson Jr.
1836-1837
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
George C. Osborne (Manufacturer)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Rosewood
- Watercolor
- Earthenware (creamware)
- Lead glaze
- Glass
- Paper
- Brass
- Ivory
- Conté crayon
- Paper (wove)
Museum Object Number
1993.0012
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Special Fund for Collection Objects
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Complete Details
Object Number
1993.0012
Object Name
Tool (for fine art) (Artist's box)
Category
Tools
Creator (Role)
George C. Osborne (Manufacturer); David B. Smith and William Hodgson Jr. (Commissioning merchant)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Secondary Place of Origin
London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Palettes.
Date
1836-1837
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Label inside lid
Inscription: OSBORNE'S/ SUPERFINE AMERICAN/ WATERCOLORS,...
Type: Mark
Location: Underside of creamware palette dishes
Inscription: [mark of William and Henry Davenport]
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Rosewood
- Watercolor
- Earthenware (creamware)
- Lead glaze
- Glass
- Paper
- Brass
- Ivory
- Conté crayon
- Paper (wove)
Techniques
- Lithography
Dimensions (inches)
4.5 (H) x 12.375 (W) x 11 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
11.43 (H) x 31.433 (W) x 27.94 (D)