Wooden Coffer
early 18th century (made)
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A miniature wooden coffer covered with paper bearing a design of formalized birds and foliage, and on the lid a scene showing a shepherd and shepherdess, with a house in the background. The design on the front of the box incorporates a representation of a key-hole, but the lid is fastened by a hooked wire and staple.
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Materials and techniques | Wood covered with paper |
Brief description | Miniature wooden coffer covered with paper bearing a design of formalized birds and foliage. Anonymous, English, early 18th century. |
Physical description | A miniature wooden coffer covered with paper bearing a design of formalized birds and foliage, and on the lid a scene showing a shepherd and shepherdess, with a house in the background. The design on the front of the box incorporates a representation of a key-hole, but the lid is fastened by a hooked wire and staple. |
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Credit line | Given by Mrs. Violet Chesman |
Production | 'R. Green. Maker' is lettered on the paper on the lid. |
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Bibliographic reference | Victoria & Albert Museum : Department of Prints & Drawings and Department of Paintings : Accessions 1959. Her Majesty's Stationery Office. London. 1964. |
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Accession number | E.11-1959 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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