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Trinket Box

Henry Bucher

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photo of a cylindrical trinket box with a rounded lid. The box has a dark background with light-colored floral designs. The box is sitting on a white background. A small ruler is placed in front of the box for scale. The box is titled "Trinket Box" and attributed to artist Henry Bucher. The box is short and wide. The top and sides are decorated with a design that includes flowers and leaves. The design on the top appears to be concentric circles. The box appears to be made of a dark material, possibly metal or wood, and has a smooth surface.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1780
Medium:
Cedar
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 486 px
Museum record:
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