Oval Box

United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing (“Shakers”) American

1800–1900

Not on view

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Title: Oval Box
Maker: United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing (“Shakers”) (American, active ca. 1750–present)
Date: 1800–1900
Culture: American, Shaker
Medium: Wood; Maple, pine
Dimensions: 4 1/16 x 10 7/16 x 7 7/8 in. (10.3 x 26.5 x 20 cm)
Credit Line: Friends of the American Wing Fund, 1966
Object Number: 66.10.37a, b
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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