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Tartan Plaid Box in Original Paint

About the Item

This colorful tartan plaid box is hand decorated with shades of green; orange; red and yellow. It retains the original paint in very good condition. A newspaper under the interior mirror is dated 1871. Probably Pennsylvania origin.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Width: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)Depth: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1871
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Darnestown, MD
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU91604109493

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