Collection Highlights
Old Christmas : from the Sketch book of Washington Irving
Date:
1878
Object Number:
LIB.PS2069.C4
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Luce Center
Bridebox
Object Number:
1940.273ab
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Wood (probably pine), iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 5/8 x 11 3/4 x 19 in. ( 21.9 x 29.8 x 48.3 cm )
Description:
Oval pine box with sides constructed of single strip of pine bent around oval bottom and top; painted on sides with bands of tulips and berries; painted on top of lid with figures of a man and woman with two lines of German text.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
