Jan & John Maggs

Antiques and Art

A small pine box, decorated with paper scraps

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A naïve piece of folk art, created by papering a simple box with odds and ends. The result, a softly colored keepsake keeper, is visually quite lovely.

American, ca. 1870

Dimensions of lid: 6 ¾” X 4 ⅛”; Height: 1 ⅞”

Price: $125

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