BOX

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

The box is shaped like a dog lying on the ground. His hair is short on his body and very long around his neck, so that he look s like a lion. He has long droopy ears and his glass eyes look upwards. The bottom forms the lid for the box and is inscribed.

Object name:

BOX

Made from:

Coquilla nut

Made in:

England

Date made:

19th c.

Size:

2.9 x 6.4 cm (1 1/8 x 2 1/2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

34.4

Class:

WOOD

Signature marks:

INSCRIPTION on bottom: Col. Earles Dog Whose are You.

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973