DepartmentUnited States & Canada
Lidded birchbark container
NameContainer
Artist
Artist unrecorded
CulturePenobscot
Date19th century
Place madeMaine, United States, North America
Mediumbirch bark
Dimensions6 × 3 7/8 in. (15.24 × 9.8425 cm)
Credit LineGift of Will and Angelita Channing
Object numberA.2023.2.3ab
Collections
ProvenancePurchased in 1980s from an East coast antique dealer or antique/flea market
DescriptionLidded birtchbox cylinder container, overall dark brown with light brown etched/engraved designs. Design on top of lid is a multi-petal flower-like design. Side designs are organic, geometric lines.
1920s-1930s
Daniel Johnston
c. 2014
c. 2014
2012
c. 2014