Candle box

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Candle box

Entry/Object ID

PM.65.383

Description

Candle box: shaped crest at back for hanging; slant-top with lid attached by two wrought iron butterfly hinges and nails; simple tenon construction.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1760

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

57.12
BOX 343

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

12-1/4 in

Width

13-1/2 in

Depth

7-1/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 12 1/4 x 13 1/2 x 7 1/8 in. (31.1 x 34.3 x 18.1 cm)

Material

Nails, Pine, Wrought iron

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Bottom piece is loose; proper right side is faded from sunlight exposure; proper right side piece where it meets front piece is warped out at bottom; surface worn throughout from use.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Philipsburg Manor, Upper Kitchen