Not on display

Work Box

ca. 1853-1864 (made)
Artist/Maker
Jennens (makers)
Place of origin
Birmingham (made)

Papier mâché work box, japanned with pearl inlay, with East Asian inspired decoration.

Object details

Category
Containers
Object type
Work box
Materials and techniques
Papier mâché
Papier Mâché
Japanning
Lacquering
Brief description
Papier mâché work box, japanned with pearl inlay, made by Jennens & Bettridge. English, ca. mid 19th century.
Physical description
Papier mâché work box, japanned with pearl inlay, with East Asian inspired decoration.
Dimensions
  • Height: 3.75in
  • Length: 11.25in
  • Width: 8.25in
Dimensions taken from departmental notes
Object history
Purchased for £3.
Collection
Furniture and Woodwork Collection
Accession number
54-1853

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O370670/work-box-jennens/
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