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Box

Date

1860-1880

GUSN

GUSN-17659

Description

Rectangular wooden box w/ black applied molded decoration. Foliate detail around edges and front key hole, hand and flowers at center of lid.

Details

Descriptive Terms

boxes (containers)
wood (plant material)
floral patterns
foliation (pattern)
scrolling foliage
Foliate
Floral
BOX

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2.75 x 8.25 x 5.875 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.1819

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