11-04-200611-05-2006
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2337Boston
November 4, 2006 03:00 PMCalender
870

Wallpaper Covered Bandbox

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$588$500
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2337Location: BostonDate / Time: November 04, 2006 3:00PM

Description:

Wallpaper Covered Bandbox, Henry Cushing & Co., Providence, Rhode Island, c. 1835, oblong covered bandbox covered with the neo-classical design "Garden Tempiettos and Fountains," printed in gold, taupe, white, and mustard-colored varnishes on a yellow ground, the cover rim with a blue and white circle design, the interior cover with applied printed paper maker's label and a label inscribed with the owner's name "Henrietta C. Hilton," (minor wear),ht. 10, wd. 12 1/2, lg. 16 in.
Estimate $500-700

Keywords

Henry Cushing & Co., applied printed paper maker, Rhode Island