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Scene Painted Snuff Box

Identifier:
1997.37.15
Description:
Turned circular wooden box. Lid top decorated with scene of horse riders infront of rural cottage. Rest of lid and base are painted black.;This is a good example of miniature painting.;Purchased by donor from Garth's Auction, Ohio.;Purchased by donor from Garth;s Auction, Ohio.;1) Donor's note says English/ Old/ Garth..;Structurally sound and complete. Small chip in painted finish on lid; top layer of varnish is crazed, impressed and abraded.
Date:
19th century
Materials:
Hand Painted, Lathe Urned, Wood
Dimensions:
0.75" h 3" w 3" d
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Collection Tier:
Tier 2
Source:
Gift Of Steele A. Taylor
Related Entities:
Larry Fill Estate Services (valued by) Steele A. Taylor (donor)

Steele Taylor is a New Jersey native and a World War II Navy veteran. In 1948, after earning a degree in economics from Williams College in Winston, Massachusetts, he accepted a job offer from Dohler-Jarvis in Grand Rapids. In 1960 he moved to Grand Rapids Steel and was part owner and president when he retired in 1985. He has served on many boards throughout his career, such as the Mary Free Bed Hospital, Aquinas Emeritus Center, various Hospice boards and former member and president of the Art and Museum Board. Steele and his wife Mary are consummate world travelers and their collection is a testament to their travels. Artifacts donated by Steele are exceptional resources, representing various regions of the world. He has also donated an extensive collection of pewter items to the Grand Rapids Public Museum.