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Box

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-36068

Description

Small wooden straw marquetry box with a cover. Floral motif over a chevron pattern. Box is veneered in red straw on sides and purple striped straw on bottom.

Details

Descriptive Terms

boxes (containers)
wood (plant material)
straw (plant material)
Box
Box

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1933.1334AB

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