Box, oval

Dateca. 1830

MediumWood, paint, and metal

DimensionsOH: 2 1/8"; OW: 5 3/8'; OD: 2 3/8"

Credit LineBequest of Mrs. Effie Thixton Arthur

Object number1979.708.4

DescriptionSmall oval red box painted on the top with surrounded by a vine with red berries; sides of box and top painted with red, black and yellow vertical wavy lines and dots.
CONSTRUCTION: Sides of box and lid are formed from pieces of wood wrapped around the top and bottom of the box and stapled to themselves; sides of lid and box are nailed to edges of top and bottom.