Shadowbox with Schooner1875–192021 × 23 7/8 × 4 1/8"Paint on wood, wire, string, nails, moldingGift of Laura Harding1985.17.70(including construction) Shadowbox with four-sailed schooner on choppy sea against painted backdrop of stormy sky. Boat of nail construction with wooden mast and four curveded, billowing sails with etched lines and short lengths of string across base of two bottom sails. Base of boat painted white with blue trim. Resting on sea of louvered construction. Crudely crafted box of four sides, bottom with semi-circle cut out; back is in two pieces, nail construction. Faced with 2 1/4"w shaped molding with mitered corners, traces of black paint and gilding remaining. Interior of box painted teal blue with narrow red painted molding along inner back edges.152799835Artist unidentifiedSculptureUnited StatesThree Dimensional WorksThe making of dioramas of ships set into "shadow boxes" was a popular hobby in the late 19th/early 20th century. The ships were often faithful reproductions of specific ships or types of ships. These dioramas were often made by sailors to while away spare time aboard ship. Originally they were fully modeled, but as only one side was seen, they were later constructed in the half round.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.
To help improve this record, please email photoservices@folkartmuseum.orgNautical18751920 1985 17 7 The making of dioramas of ships set into "shadow boxes" was a popular hobby in the late 19th/early 20th century. The ships were often faithful reproductions of specific ships or types of ships. These dioramas were often made by sailors to while away spare time aboard ship. Originally they were fully modeled, but as only one side was seen, they were later constructed in the half round.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.
To help improve this record, please email photoservices@folkartmuseum.orgNautical