Collection Highlights
A Song for the times, or John Brown
Date:
1860-1870
Object Number:
LIB.SY.B1860.104
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Box
Object Number:
1942.616ab
Date:
1880-1915
Medium:
Wood, lacquer
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 8 5/8 x 2 3/4 in. ( 4.8 x 21.9 x 7 cm )
Description:
Rectangular wooden box and lid (possibly for holding writing utensils?) with rounded corners, covered with dark lacquer, with golden flecks; top of lid decorated with black and silver checkerboard pattern on one side and star-shaped area filled with gilded grasses and other plant life on other side.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Misses Eliza and Mary M. Greenwood
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
