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1790-1800 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Box, mahogany; the lid raised in the centre with concave sides; fitted with a drop handle on the lid and a key escutcheon on the box. Covered inside with silk painted in bright colours in floral designs.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Mahogany; painted silk
Brief description
Mahogany box, lined with silk painted with floral designs. English, ca. 1790-1800.
Physical description
Box, mahogany; the lid raised in the centre with concave sides; fitted with a drop handle on the lid and a key escutcheon on the box. Covered inside with silk painted in bright colours in floral designs.
Dimensions
  • Height: 14cm
  • Width: 22.2cm
  • Depth: 14cm
Credit line
Given by Thomas Sutton, Esq., in memory of his wife
Object history
Given to the V&A in 1919 by Thomas Sutton, Esq., in memory of his wife.
Collection
Accession number
W.124-1919

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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