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Artist unidentified, “Pair of Nesting Boxes”, New England, 1800 - 1900, Pine with paint, A: 3 x…
Pair of Nesting Boxes
Artist unidentified, “Pair of Nesting Boxes”, New England, 1800 - 1900, Pine with paint, A: 3 x…
Artist unidentified, “Pair of Nesting Boxes”, New England, 1800 - 1900, Pine with paint, A: 3 x 8 5/8 in.; B: 2 7/8 x 7 1/4 in., Collection of the American Folk Art Museum, Gift of Jean Lipman, 1996.2.5. Photo by American Folk Art Museum.
Record Details

Pair of Nesting Boxes

Artist
Place/RegionUnited States
Date19th century
MediumPaint on pine
DimensionsA: 3 x 8 5/8 " (7.6 x 21.9 cm)
B: 2 7/8 x 7 1/4 " (7.3 x 18.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Jean Lipman
Accession number1996.2.5
ClassificationContainers
Photo CreditAmerican Folk Art Museum
CopyrightThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.
On View
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