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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1860-1890

GUSN

GUSN-17678

Description

Oak watch box. Prominent architectural elements. Wide rectangular base w/ beveled top edges. Front is a door w/ an arched glass center and foliate applique. Opens to reveal pink silk interior. Wide cornice on top.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cases (containers)
watches
oak (wood)
Oak
CASE, JEWELRY

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5.5 x 4.25 x 2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.1838

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