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Shaker Nesting Boxes
Artist unknown
Photo by José Andrés Ramírez
Shaker Nesting Boxes
Shaker Nesting Boxes
Artist unknown
Photo by José Andrés Ramírez
Shaker Nesting Boxes Artist unknown Photo by José Andrés Ramírez
Record Details

Shaker Nesting Boxes

Datec. 1840
MediumPaint on wood
Dimensionsa 5 1/4 x 8 1/8 x 11 3/8"
b 4 1/4 x 7 1/2 x 10 1/2"
c 3 3/4 x 6 3/8 x 9 1/8"
d 3 x 5 3/8 x 7 3/4"
e 2 3/4 x 4 3/8 x 6 3/8
Credit LineGift of Jerry and Susan Lauren
Accession number2014.8.1a-e
Description

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