$1,175
Geometric Painted Pine Box, America, c. 1845, dovetail constructed rectangular box with hinged lid and iron latch, the top and sides painted dark red decorated with geometric patterns scribed and painted in shades of turquoise, yellow, dark green and black, the interior lined with beige patterned wallpaper with a foliate design, and under that portions of an abolitionist newspaper dated January 24, 1845, (wear), ht. 8 3/4, wd. 20 3/8, dp. 11 1/2 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2006-06-04