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Francisco Rebajes African Ubangi Tribe Copper Dish c.1940-1950
By Francisco Rebajes
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A mid-century copper trinket dish designed by Francisco Rebajes using his iconic African Ubangi tribe member and necklace motive. Stamped "Rebajes". CREATOR Francisco Rebajes. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1950. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Copper. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 5 in. W 7 in. D 7 in. HISTORY "Francisco Rebajes (1905-1990) He was among the first craft jewelers in Greenwich Village, New York City. Rebajes came to New York in 1922 from his native Dominican Republic at the age of 16. Knowing little English, he found a way to support himself working in cafeterias. In 1932, Francisco married Pauline Schwartz. Still without money, he and Pauline were given shelter, in a basement, from a kind friend. Here is where Rebajes used an old set of plumbers' tools to create a collection of animals from tin cans. Those sculptures were then exhibited on an ironing board at the first Washington Square outdoor show. The result of this showing ended with the director of the Whitney Museum, Juliana Force, buying all...
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Vintage Hand Painted "Louise" Box c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A vintage hand painted wood box. Decorative elements throughout. "Louise" painted on top. Shown with live size hand model. CREATOR U...
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Rustic Live Edge Rosewood Box c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A handmade rustic live edge Rosewood box with lid, lined with felt. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1950. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Rosewood, Felt. ...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Decorative Boxes

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Velvet, Wood

Vintage Construction Worker Tool Caddy c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A vintage vulcanized rubber construction worker took caddy with strap. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Vulcanized Rubber. ...
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Large Handmade Wooden Tool Box, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A large handmade wooden toolbox with steel handle and lock. Refinished in an oil and wax finish. Creator unknown. Date of manufacture c.194...
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Early 20th C. Farmers Market Trunk C.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A rustic wooden dairy farm box used to sell cheese at farmers markets from O'Allen & Son Green Valley Dairy in Sonoma. Creator O'Allen & Son Green Valley Dairy. Date o...
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Decorative Boxes

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