Hatbox

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Hatbox

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.1077 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 1768 - 1799

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

MP.94.1077 A&B
MP.94.1077 A-B
MP.94.1077a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

15-1/4 in

Width

8-1/4 in

Length

18-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 15 1/4 x 8 1/4 x 18 1/4 in. (38.7 x 21 x 46.4 cm)

Material

Paper, string, Cardboard

Condition

Notes

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

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

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