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On Display: House - Oyster Bay Room
Box (Book box)
1590-1700
Category
Furniture
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Oak, white
- Pine, hard
- Pine, white
Museum Object Number
1958.0687
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.0687
Object Name
Box (Book box)
Category
Furniture
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Origin Notes
Origin probably England. Memo from Forman (10/5/70) in object folder suggests pegged construction and wood identification indicate front, back, and two sides of box are of English origin. The top and bottom (of "American pine") are c. 1700 replacements.
Date
1590-1700
Materials
- Oak, white
- Pine, hard
- Pine, white
Dimensions (inches)
9.875 (H) x 25.375 (W) x 17.25 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
25.08 (H) x 64.45 (W) x 43.8 (D)
Measurement Notes
OW and OD at lid.