Case

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Case

Entry/Object ID

PM.65.763

Description

Gin case with old grey-green paint: originally, hinged cover opened to reveal squared partitions for gin bottles; rectangular, simple construction; bail handle each end, place for lock in front.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1700 - 1799 Date made: r. 1700 - 1799

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

PCR 6804
# 362

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

12 in

Width

14-1/2 in

Length

19-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 12 x 14 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. (30.5 x 36.8 x 49.5 cm)

Material

Pine, Iron

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Repaired by Cappolino; lid trim in front is loose; round tree knot in wood on lid on proper right side is missing; lid o proper right back side has strips of wood missing along back edge; paint flaking and worn off throughout; several deep cracks on lid; iron closure piece on underside of lid is rusted and loose; lid and box hinges are rusted and the one on proper left side is broken so another square-shaped hinge has been added; round tree knot on back side of box wall on proper left side is missing; scratches and small gouges throughout interior of lid and box.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

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