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Pipe box

Collection Type

  • Household accessories

Date

1725-1775

GUSN

GUSN-256229

Description

Three tiered elaborate cut-out at top of backboard and face boards of both compartments. Each has tear drop at center: back has crown-like shape above this, 2 others have horned scroll cut-out. Dovetailed drawer in base with thumbnail molding of top and side edges of maple front, turned wooden pull. Case is rough surfaced under brown paint over red stain, nail construction.

Details

Descriptive Terms

boxes (containers)
pine (wood)
maple (wood)
Box, Pipe

Associated Person

Thacher, Mary

Associated Building

Original To Winslow Crocker House (Yarmouth Port, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

289.1981

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

USA, New England

Dimensions

21 5/16 x 6 1/2 x 5 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Guido Perera

Accession Number

1999.494

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