Collection Highlights
Batter pitcher
Date:
1798
Object Number:
1937.587
Medium:
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
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Hatbox
Object Number:
1956.170.1ab[dup]
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Leather, silk, cardboard, metal fasteners
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/2 x 16 x 14 1/2 in. ( 21.6 x 40.6 x 36.8 cm )
Description:
Brown leather almost-round hatbox; brown leather handle at front of the bottom section attached with two metal fasteners; rectangular lock with a hexagonal keyhole; two buckle-style (flip-up) locks set on ovals at the sides; metal hinges and round metal tacks on the flat back; lined with brown silk over cardboard; top has a large pleated pocket.
Gallery Label:
This hatbox belonged to Ruth Draper.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E.C. Carter, sister of Ruth Draper
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
