Object Record
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Metadata
Accession number |
1988.023 |
Object Identification Number |
1988.023.014 |
Object Name |
Box, Jewelry |
Donor |
Madsen, Adelaide M. |
Description |
A jewelry box made of light burnt wood. The burnt areas are a dark brown color and the untouched areas are a light blond color. It is textured and has a flower design on top and on three of the sides, the back and bottom are plain, unadorned wood. There is a metal, brass hook on front and 2 metal brass hinges on back. The box is smooth inside though there is a small amount of staining inside. |
Dimensions |
H-4.125 W-4.25 L-7.25 inches |
Made By |
Dahl, Fred/ |
Creation Date |
1921 |
Place Of Origin |
Likely USA/ |
Owned By |
Petersen, Nomie/ |
Used By |
Petersen, Nomie/ |
Material |
Wood/Metal/ |
Associated People |
Dahl, Fred Petersen, Nomie |
Search Terms |
Dahl, Fred Petersen, Nomie Handmade |
Provenance |
The small jewelry box was made by Danish immigrant Fred Dahl. It was a gift to his sister-in-law, Nomie Petersen (the donor's mother). She received it in May 1921, prior to her wedding. Fred Dahl was a native of Hjorring, Denmark. |
Images |
270\1988023014-2.JPG |
Date Received by Museum |
1988 |