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Box with Cover

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-38097

Description

Small straw marquetry box, with cover. Green and natural straw veneer over paper, in a chevron and a linear pattern. Small mirror framed with paper lace, affixed to interior of cover.

Details

Descriptive Terms

boxes (containers)
paper (fiber product)
straw (plant material)
Box
Box

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1935.1063AB

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