Trick Box

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Albert G. Walker (American, 1836 - 1902)

MakerMade by Albert G. Walker (American, 1836 - 1902)

Date1858

MediumFaux grained wood

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 4 3/4 x 7 15/16 x 4 7/8in. (12.1 x 20.2 x 12.4cm)

ClassificationsEquipment

Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund

DescriptionFaux grained rectangular wooden box with a finial on the top side. The finial has a tiny cap over a mushroom shape, over a narrow, tapering neck. The base of the finial is a wooden peg inserted through a round hole in the top of the box. The box is constructed of a top piece and four sides that have been glued together. The bottom of one long side is cut about a quarter-inch shorter than the other three sides, creating a small opening at the bottom; the box has no bottom panel. The box was finished with faux graining after the finial was put on; some of the faux graining stains the base of the finial.

Object number2007.4.1.50

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