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Toleware Document Box
Identifier:
1997.37.17Description:
Rectangular box with rounded hinged lid. Latch is broken . Wire loop handle on top of lid. Box is painted all over with black ground, and decorated on front and sides with floral and berry designs.;Good example of a decorative style of American folk art. Box will be used in permanent installation of collecting AZ: B is for Boxes.;.;Varnish and paint are heavily alligatored and darkened with age. Some paint loss particularly along edges; latch top is broken. Some rust and oxidation inside.Date:
1800 – 1850Materials:
Soldered, Hand Decorated, TinDimensions:
5.5" h 9" w 4.75" dCurrent Location Status:
In StorageSource:
Gift Of Steele A. TaylorRelated Entities:
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.
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