Box

Unknown

1705–15 · Yellow poplar, chestnut, white oak · The American Wing

This box has an elaborate cast escutcheon of the type found on high-style case furniture, yet its painted ornament—consisting of various spray and vine designs—appears to have been the work of an amateur. Inscriptions on the interior suggest that the original owner was Rebecca Lynde (d. 1716) of Saybrook. She may also have been responsible for the decorative painting.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1705–15

Medium

Yellow poplar, chestnut, white oak

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Credit line

Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair, 1945