Presentation Box

James McMurray, Brooklyn

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

James McMurray, Brooklyn. Presentation Box, ca. 1865. Leather, satin, velvet, metal hardware, other materials, 2 1/4 x 8 1/8 x 3 3/8 in. (5.7 x 20.6 x 8.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mrs. John H. Livingston, 1996.37.20. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Presentation Box

Date

ca. 1865

Geography

Place retailed: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Medium

Leather, satin, velvet, metal hardware, other materials

Classification

Food/Drink

Dimensions

2 1/4 x 8 1/8 x 3 3/8 in. (5.7 x 20.6 x 8.6 cm)

Markings

Embossed in gold on inside of lid: "Jas. Mc. MURRAY. / 315 / FULTON STREET. / BROOKLYN" within decorative medallion.

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. John H. Livingston

Accession Number

1996.37.20

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