Simple flat pine box whose top swings by means of iron nail; top bears two inscribed six pointed stars as done with a compass; box sides butted together with glue; evidence of paper lining on inside bottom and outside bottom.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown
Attribution
Maker
Notes
Dates: 1700 - 1867
Date made: r. 1700 - 1867
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
5/8 in
Depth
1-7/8 in
Length
7-9/16 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 5/8 x 1 7/8 x 7 9/16 in. (1.6 x 4.8 x 19.2 cm)
Material
Iron, Paper
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: Traces of orange paint (probably not original) - staining; paper remains on inside bottom and on outside bottom; one side loose.
General Notes
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Van Cortlandt Manor, Storeroom/Curatorial Storage
