File box

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

File box

Entry/Object ID

MP.93.543 a-b

Description

Stained and varnished tulip poplar wood file box for 5" x 8" file cards. The bottom is oak (unfinished); two butt hinges on back (short side); on longer side on inside is a slide bracket; edges around top are rounded and side corners are joined with dovetail like sides but with 90 degree angles. Unfinished on inside. Cards are held in place by metal rod at bottom and adjustable sliding metal plate at back. Subject dividers include: "Entrance Hall, Stair Hall, White Wetmore Bdrm 1st, Dining Rm, Montg. Rm., Hall 2nd Floor, Study, South East Bedroom, NW Bdrm, Third Floor, Library, No. Pavillion, Basement."

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1964 - 1985

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

MP.93.543 A-B

MP.93.543a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

6-3/4 in

Width

8-3/4 in

Length

8-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 6 3/4 x 8 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. (17.1 x 22.2 x 22.2 cm)

Dimension Description

File cards

Width

5 in

Length

8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 5 x 8 in. (12.7 x 20.3 cm)

Material

Metal Unspecified, oak, Paper, Tulip poplar

Condition

Notes

Remarks: One hinge is missing; lid is detached from bottom

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Brigadier General John Ross Delafield

Notes

User

Related Entries

Notes

MP.93.542 - File box - Similar item

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Library, Second Floor