Collection Highlights
"A Visit from St. Nicholas"
Date:
1862
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Moore.1
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Luce Center
Small chest
Object Number:
Z.19
Date:
ca. 1815-1820
Medium:
Pine, steel, pigment
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 5/8 x 11 1/2 x 6 5/8 in. ( 16.8 x 29.2 x 16.8 cm )
Description:
Rectangular chest with hinged lid applied molding to three sides of lid and base with four turned feet, lock and key, and faded painted decoration on front panel and two sides of an arch and sunbursts, respectively; feet are painted orange and joined with nails.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
