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Box, Wall

Object Name:
Box, Wall
Object ID:
1969.052.12
Date:
circa 1860
Description:
Slipper holder. Wood and textile. Fancy scalloped top, scroll carving with light wood inlay in center, openwork top, sides and bottom. Brown, tan, white and black needlepoint and wool embroidery, lined with brown cotton, put onto front with brass tacks, forming a holder for slippers.
Material:
Wood
Brass
Textile
Wool
Cotton
Dimensions:
H-21.25 W-13.875 inches
Provenance:
Objects and manuscripts from the Nims and Knight families of Roxbury, NH, and the Rugg family of Sullivan, NH, given by a descendant, Helen E. (Mrs. Charles B.) Knight of Marlborough, NH
Credit Line:
Gift of Helen E. Knight
Subjects:
Slippers
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