History of the Old Elm, Vol. XIII.; G. W. M
Solid block of wood, likely elm, carved in the shape of a small a book, and painted to look like a half-leather binding in red, black, and gold with floral motifs and shield with the initials "G.W.[M]." Where the box was damaged, features of the wood were visible, and everything was consistent with elmwood (Ulmus sp.).. -- description by Mindell Dubansky in consultation with Lynn Heckman.
Artwork Details
- Title: History of the Old Elm, Vol. XIII.; G. W. M
- Date: between 1800 and 1899
- Geography: Cambridge, Boston
- Dimensions: 1 book object : wood, red, black and bronze paint ; Height: 9 1/16 × 5 7/8 in. (23 × 15 × 4 cm)
- Credit Line: Gift of Lynn and Bruce Heckman
- Object Number: N7433.3 .H57 1800
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