Box

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Box

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.1995 a-b

Description

Lacquered papier mache box with lid in the shape of a fish. The lid is handpainted to look like the face of a fish; there is also a branch with leaves painted on the side along with a shrimp; all painted in black and gold. The fish itself is a reddish brown color. Interior of the box is a speckled red and black color.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1850

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

MP.94.1995 A-B

MP.94.1995a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

1-1/2 in

Width

3 in

Length

5-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 1/2 x 3 x 5 3/4 in. (3.8 x 7.6 x 14.6 cm)

Material

Paint, papier-mache

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, General's Bedroom