Gold-painted tramp art pedestal box

NameLidded Box

Artist Artist unrecorded

Datelate 19th-early 20th Century

Place madeUnited States, North America

MediumWood, paint, paper, metal (brass)

DimensionsOverall: 17 15/16 x 23 1/4 x 6 1/2 in. (45.5 x 59 x 16.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, from the collection of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.96.

Object numberFA.2010.96.57a-c

DescriptionLarge gilded overall chip carved "box" having three hinged lids with four pyramidal "handles" (two on one lid), two cantilevered hanging box extensions from top box sides, a lower section with two drawers and two small extensions at ends, all on a double pyramidal base. Cream, gold and pink abstract wall paper lines top lidded boxes.