Collection Highlights
Masonic apron
Date:
1780-1800
Object Number:
1951.523ab
Medium:
Silk, metal
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Bandbox
Object Number:
1952.325bc
Date:
1810-1820
Medium:
Cardboard, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/8 x 21 3/4 x 14 1/2 in. ( 6.7 x 55.2 x 36.8 cm )
Marks:
printed: in black on paper label affixed to inside of box: "TRUNKS & BAND-BOXES, MADE AND SOLD AT/JOSEPH PIGGOT'S/Upholstery Store,/NO. 64 DIVISION STREET,/NEW-YORK,/(Wholesale and Retail.)
Description:
Crescent-shaped bandbox with lid, covered in paper printed with geometric pattern of repeating diamond-like forms and leaf-like motifs, in brown on yellow ground, with green circles spaced regularly; edge of lid covered in paper printed with geometric pattern consisting of orange and white loops on black ground.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this bandbox contained a black beaver hat worn by Caleb S. Woodhull, grandfather of the donor, during the War of 1812.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Leslie A. Davis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
