Iron, box

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Iron, box

Entry/Object ID

PM.65.337

Description

Box iron: oval hinged lid with brass and wooden handle, with spring-operated catch at front; oval box with cut out triangular ventilation holes, on tear-shaped flat bottom.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

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

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Marked "4" on lid.

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

SH 9341
BOX 90

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

7-1/4 in

Width

4 in

Length

7-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 7 1/4 x 4 x 7 3/4 in. (18.4 x 10.2 x 19.7 cm)

Material

hickory, brass

Condition

Notes

Overall Analysis: Repaired, 2/77. Remarks: Dark spots throughout, particularly on top, on pointed tip, and on bottom; interior heavily oxidized; reddish-brown spotting may indicate rust; wooden handle has numerous scratches and gouges. Spring on catch is weak.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Philipsburg Manor, Second Bedchamber/NW