Object Details
- Description
- Open-top, rectangular, fretwork box divided widthwise into two, equal-size compartments. Consists of five sawn panels for the sides and divider, plus a plain, inset panel for bottom; exposed mortise-and-tenon and nailed construction. Front and black panels feature a perched, plumed bird in a circle at center flanked by reverse-image, frondlike leaves, while divider has inward-facing eagles over a lancet motif and ends each have two vertical plumes of serrated leaves. No marks.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- date made
- 1875 - 1885
- late 19th c.
- Credit Line
- Gift of Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities
- Physical Description
- walnut (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 4 1/2 in x 8 1/2 in x 5 7/8 in; 11.43 cm x 21.59 cm x 14.9225 cm
- Object Name
- box
