Hatbox

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Hatbox

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.1074 a-b

Description

Heavy cardboard hatbox with green paper exterior in shape of a hat. This high arching box has a fitted bottom secured by strings.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1830

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Interior of box is stamped but faded. Back of box is stamped but partly readable--"OEUVRES/Completes/DE SIR WALTER SCOTT/TCME LXI".

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

MP.94.1074 A&B

MP.94.1074 A-B

MP.94.1074a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

16 in

Width

6 in

Length

17-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 16 x 6 x 17 1/2 in. (40.6 x 15.2 x 44.5 cm)

Material

Paper, string, Cardboard

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Shape is holding, but the edges and corners are worn and damaged.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

MP.94.1073 - Hat, bicorne - Used together

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Garment Storage Room