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Paintbox used by Beatrix Potter as a child.

Paint Box
ca. 1880 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Wooden paintbox, formerly owned by Beatrix Potter.

Object details

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Object type
TitlePaintbox used by Beatrix Potter as a child.
Materials and techniques
Wood and metal, possibly mahogany and brass
Brief description
Paintbox used by Beatrix Potter (1866-1943) as a child.
Physical description
Wooden paintbox, formerly owned by Beatrix Potter.
Dimensions
  • Paintbox height: 78mm
  • Paintbox width: 228mm
  • Paintbox depth: 188mm
Style
Production typeMass produced
Credit line
Mr. Phillip Jasper Herbert
Subject depicted
Collection
Library number
LOAN:HERBERT.12-1994

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Record createdJanuary 24, 2018
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