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Gift of the Antiquarian and Landmarks Society of Connecticut, 1984.39.6  © 2011 The Connecticut…
Carved Book
Gift of the Antiquarian and Landmarks Society of Connecticut, 1984.39.6 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Carved Book

Maker (American, 1811 - 1892)
Date1856-1880
MediumOak
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 5 1/4 x 3 5/8 x 1 1/4in. (13.3 x 9.2 x 3.2cm)
ClassificationsDecorative Objects
Credit LineGift of the Antiquarian and Landmarks Society of Connecticut
DescriptionBlock of oak wood carved to look like a book. Wood is "spalted" - has black lines from being attacked by a fungus.
Object number1984.39.6
On View
Not on view
Gift of Boardman F. Lockwood, 1989.121.2, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
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1984.39.1  © 2010 The Connecticut Historical Society.
John H. Most
1856-1880
John H. Most
after 1856
Gift of the Antiquarian and Landmarks Society of Connecticut, 1984.39.7  © 2011 The Connecticut…
John H. Most
1856-1880
Gift of the Antiquarian and Landmarks Society of Connecticut  1984.39.8
© 2010 The Connecticut…
John H. Most
1856-1880