Boxes

DateLate 1800s

Terms

Boxes
Pasteboard
Paint
Europe
United States

Dimensions24.11 cm (9 1/2 in.)

MarkingsAttached tag, "Jessie Gilmore." Box is marked "Mrs. Mulliken."

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Joanna Ballou Savery (1995)

Object number1995.20.158B

Description1995.20.158a: wood and paper fan. Natural wood. Front spoke is carved in the shape of a Japanese woman, in a green dress. Wood support painted with green butterflies. Paper appliques on net: painted green and white butterflies and flowers. Brass ring. Attached light blue tassel, with pom poms.

1995.20.158b: pasteboard box, painted black. Handwritten inscription inside: " Mulliken." 1995.20.1-.197: fan collection.