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

Nesting Boxes

Place createdNew Lebanon, New York, United States
DateMid-19th century
MediumMaple, pine, paint, copper
Dimensionsa: 5 1/4 x 8 1/8 x 11 3/8 " (13.3 x 20.6 x 28.9 cm)
b: 4 1/4 x 7 1/2 x 10 1/2 " (10.8 x 19.1 x 26.7 cm)
c: 3 3/4 x 6 3/8 x 9 1/8 " (9.5 x 16.2 x 23.2 cm)
d: 3 x 5 3/8 x 7 3/4 " (7.6 x 13.7 x 19.7 cm)
e: 2 3/4 x 4 3/8 x 6 3/8 " (7 x 11.1 x 16.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Jerry and Susan Lauren
Accession number2014.8.1a-e
ClassificationContainers
CopyrightThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.
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