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Box with lid

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-45625

Description

Small wooden diamond-shaped jewelry box with lid. Varnished dark wood carved in high-relief. Large rose in center of cover, flanked by two smaller roses and surrounded by leaves. Interior of box and lid lined with black velvet.

Details

Descriptive Terms

boxes (containers)
wood (plant material)
velvet (fabric weave)
Box
Box

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 3/16 x 6 1/4 x 3 5/8 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Harriet L. J. Croy

Accession Number

1954.78AB

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