Box, hanging: Butt-joint construction; rectangular, with slanted lid hinged at rear, opening to reveal central lateral divider, establishing two compartments; back projects upward, with convex curve flanking almost circular finial with large hole for hanging; painted to resemble wood graining.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown
Attribution
Maker
Notes
Dates: 1768 - 1799
Date made: r. 1768 - 1799
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
20 in
Width
16 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
Material
Pine
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Ted Hemberger of the Restoration Crew secured the bottom of the salt box which was partially separated from the sides of the box; this repair was completed in February 2013.
General Notes
Note Type
Curatorial Remarks
Note
Probable use of box was to store salt and spice. Wood-grained painting seems to indicate NY (Hudson River Valley) origin.
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Van Cortlandt Manor, Kitchen
