Box Maker: Robert J. King (American, 1917–2014)

1947–48

American Decorative Arts

On view, 3rd floor, Modern and Contemporary Art and Design
Medium

Sterling silver, enamel, and mahogany

Dimensions

1 5/8 × 3 1/4 × 2 1/2 in., 180 g, 115 dwt (4.128 × 8.255 × 6.35 cm, 180 g, 5.8 oz.)

Credit Line

Gift of Robert J. King

Accession Number

1994.79.1

Geography

Made in Alfred, New York

Culture

American

Period

20th century

Classification

Containers

Disclaimer

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Provenance
Robert J. King, Wallingford, Conn., 1947-48 to 1994
Bibliography
  • John Stuart Gordon et al., A Modern World: American Design from the Yale University Art Gallery, 1920–1950 (New Haven, Conn.: Yale University Art Gallery, 2011), 366, no. 256
  • "Acquisitions, January 1994–December 1995," Yale University Art Gallery Bulletin (1995–96), 133
Object copyright
Not Assigned
Additional information

Object/Work type

boxes (containers)

Marks

"STERLING," sans serif, incuse on center of underside

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