Shadow Boxes

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a miniature model of a dining room labeled as "American Empire Dining Room," featuring intricate details such as a wooden dining table surrounded by four chairs, each with upholstered seats, and topped with ornate candlesticks and a small decorative object in the center. The room's walls are adorned with two door motifs and framed artworks, while two doll-like figures dressed in period attire are positioned near the doors, suggesting a historical or traditional theme. A grand chandelier hangs from the ceiling, enhancing the room's elegance. Green carpeting covers the floor along with a patterned rug beneath the table, while two side tables—a round one displaying a bust and a console with a potted plant—add to the decor, providing a detailed and authentic representation of a historical dining setting.

The image depicts a miniature model of a dining room labeled as "American Empire Dining Room," featuring intricate details such as a wooden dining table surrounded by four chairs, each with upholstered seats, and topped with ornate candlesticks and a small decorative object in the center. The room's walls are adorned with two door motifs and framed artworks, while two doll-like figures dressed in period attire are positioned near the doors, suggesting a historical or traditional theme. A grand chandelier hangs from the ceiling, enhancing the room's elegance. Green carpeting covers the floor along with a patterned rug beneath the table, while two side tables—a round one displaying a bust and a console with a potted plant—add to the decor, providing a detailed and authentic representation of a historical dining setting.

Name/Title

Shadow Boxes

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.628

Description

Shadow box from the Shadow Box Room. "American Empire Dining Room Designed, Executed, and Gift of Louise Bradley 1972." A - Wooden table B-E - 4 wooden arm chairs F-G - 2 wooden hardback chairs H-I - 2 wooden 3-leg tables J - wooden buffet, 2 doors, 2 drawers, all open K-L - 2 candelabras M-N - 2 female doll figures, 1 lady of the house, 1 maid O-P - 2 marble statues, 1 male, 1 female Q-U - 1 gold metal serving set with 4 glass ewers V - 1 flowers in vase, "Austria" etched on bottom W - light brown floor rug. Other figures all attached to the box - paintings, curtains, ceiling candelabra.

Collection

Doll Museum

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Shadow Boxes

Parts

Count

18

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jan 9, 2014