DepartmentUnited States & Canada

Tramp art round sewing box

NameBox

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Place madeNorth America

MediumWood (hardwood, soft wood and masonite), nails, hinges, tacks, paper, ink, cotton

DimensionsOverall: 5 7/8 x 10 13/16 x 10 13/16 in. (15 x 27.5 x 27.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.97.47

Object numberFA.2010.97.47

DescriptionWarm, dark hardwood-faced octagonal box with lid. Lid and eight sides stepped and chip carved, the lid with a large star surrounded by five bird appliques, the sides with various flowers, a heart, cross and geometric motif, one on each side. The lid, formerly hinged, now secured by twill tape and tacks. The points of nails protrude through the bottom masonite into the box. The box bottom is covered with layers of silver duct tape. Inside bottom of lid and one side piece have printed paper adhered.