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North Shop, (act. c. 1790–1841); paint decoration attributed to Mercy North, (1798–1872), “Trun…
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North Shop, (act. c. 1790–1841); paint decoration attributed to Mercy North, (1798–1872), “Trun…
North Shop, (act. c. 1790–1841); paint decoration attributed to Mercy North, (1798–1872), “Trunk,” Fly Creek, New York, c. 1815–1825, Paint on asphaltum over tinplate, 5 1/2 × 8 9/16 × 4 9/16 in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Gift of the Historical Society of Early American Decoration, courtesy Elizabeth B. Swain, 76.10. Photo by John Parnell.
Record Details

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Artist ((1798–1872))
Manufacturer ((active c. 1790–1841))
Manufacturer ((1767–1842))
Manufacturer ((1789–1849))
Place createdFly Creek, New York, United States
Datec. 1820
MediumPaint, asphaltum, tinned sheet iron
Dimensions5 1/2 × 8 9/16 × 4 9/16"
Credit LineGift of the Historical Society of Early American Decoration, courtesy Elizabeth B. Swain
Accession number76.10
ClassificationContainers
CopyrightThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.
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