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Artist unidentified, “Trunk,” Eastern United States, c. 1815–1835, Paint on asphaltum over tinp…
Trunk
Artist unidentified, “Trunk,” Eastern United States, c. 1815–1835, Paint on asphaltum over tinp…
Artist unidentified, “Trunk,” Eastern United States, c. 1815–1835, Paint on asphaltum over tinplate, 6 3/4 × 9 1/2 × 6 ½ in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Gift of the Historical Society of Early American Decoration, courtesy Harley Riga in memory of Thelma Riga, 67.6.1. Photo by John Parnell.
Record Details

Trunk

Artist
Probably createdConnecticut, United States
Date1815–1835
MediumPaint, asphaltum, tinned sheet iron
Dimensions6 3/4 × 9 1/2 × 6 1/2"
Credit LineGift of the Historical Society of Early American Decoration, courtesy Harley Riga in memory of Thelma Riga
Accession number67.6.1
ClassificationContainers
CopyrightThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.
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