Nesting BoxesMid-19th centurya: 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)Maple, pine, paint, copperGift of Jerry and Susan Lauren2014.8.1a-e01552124663Artist unidentifiedContainersThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain. Shakerhttp://nodes.emuseum.com/BU1BGBAG/apis/emuseum/network/v1/vocabularies/termMaster24596New LebanonNew LebanonUnited StatesNew YorkThree Dimensional WorksNew LebanonComplete nests typically consisted of 11 boxes. These five boxes are unusual because the fingers are going towards the left. Further research should be completed on the particular importance or meaning behind the color green for these boxes. It is currently debated whether or not that green painted objects were reserved for the ministry.Object information is a work in progress and may be updated with new research. Records are reviewed and revised, and the American Folk Art Museum welcomes additional information.
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