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Artist unidentified, “Document Box”, Eastern United States, Early 19th Century, Paint on tinpla…
Document Box
Artist unidentified, “Document Box”, Eastern United States, Early 19th Century, Paint on tinpla…
Artist unidentified, “Document Box”, Eastern United States, Early 19th Century, Paint on tinplate, 4 1/4 x 8 x 3 1/8 in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Gift of the Historical Society of Early American Decoration, 70.3.3. Photo by Adam Cohen.
Record Details

Document Box

Manufacturer ((active c. 1814–1870))
Manufacturer ((1789–1845))
Date1814–1850
MediumPaint and tinned sheet iron
Dimensions4 1/4 x 8 x 3 1/8"
Credit LineGift of the Historical Society of Early American Decoration
Accession number70.3.3
CopyrightThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.
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