Wood box

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Wood box

Entry/Object ID

PM.65.841

Description

Wood box with high rectangular board back with shallow rim at top and sides: rectangular board box; simple post and nail construction; old red paint.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

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

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

"L. E." crudely scratched at top.

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

1063
# 98

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

42-1/2 in

Width

33-1/2 in

Depth

14-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 42 1/2 x 33 1/2 x 14 1/4 in. (108 x 85.1 x 36.2 cm)

Material

Pine

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Edges and interior of box worn by use; old holes; water stained proper left side panel bottom and back corner.

Notes

Remarks: Edges of box worn by use; old holes, possible those of mice.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Philipsburg Manor, Attic, SW Corner