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Object Name |
Box, Jewelry |
Other Name |
Oriental-style Jewelry Box |
Description |
Oriental style jewelry box. Red-stained wood, possibly cherry, with brass ornamentation at each corner, sides, and top. White decorative inlays (looks like faux mother-of-pearl) with openwork. Two doors in front with brass feather-shaped handles and brass lock, locked. Drawer underneath doors with brass handle, ornamentation, and white inlays. Drawer is lined in red silk embroidered with white. Red silk with white embroidery inset tray in drawer. Skeleton key and key to lock with drawer. Other drawers in jewelry box visible through doors. Four feet with brass trim. *Note: 03/10/1997- Doors open. Three drawers with brass pulls. Each drawer lined with red silk and white embroidery. Second and third drawers contain ring compartments. |
Collection |
Historic Adams House Collection |
Catalog Number |
AHC.1997.0043 |
Material |
Wood/Metal/Varnish |
Search Terms |
Jewelry Boxes Household Goods |