WOODEN KEEPSAKE BOX. U. S., 20th century.
AUCTION 9 |
Tuesday, March 28th,
2000 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art
Lot 75
WOODEN KEEPSAKE BOX.
U. S., 20th century.
Est: $400 - $600
In a craft which originated in the post-Civil War period, known as “tramp art,” wooden boxes (such as this cigar box) are decorated with layered carvings reflecting the taste and interest of the maker
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