Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
This pine box is in the shape of a book with veneered, inlaid patterns. On the spine are diamond inlays with label-like "David Poor." [compass star], "1862." Glued inside the lid is a news clipping about the death of an employee of Poor's. David Poor's wife made two quilts with this same pattern, also owned by the Maine Historical Society.
About This Item
- Title: Star and compass ditty box, 1862
- Creator: David Noble Poor
- Creation Date: 1862
- Subject Date: 1862
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Pine
- Dimensions: 8 cm x 28 cm x 19 cm
- Local Code: 1994.175.1
- Object Type: Physical Object
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Patterns (Design elements)
- Woodcarvings--Maine--Portland
- Poor, David Noble (1819-1909)
- Boxes--Maine--Portland
Other Keywords
- Art, literature & entertainment
- Color image
- Ditty box
- Home, domestic life & personal possessions
- Museum object
- Red
- Star and compass pattern
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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