Patch Box
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Patch Box

TitlePatch Box
ArtistArtist unknown (American, 18th century) Probably Newport, Rhode Island
Date1710–30 18th century
MediumSilver
Classificationcontainer
OriginNewport Newport
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit linePurchased with funds provided by Warren L. Batts
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Patch Box” is a work by Artist unknown (American, 18th century) Probably Newport, Rhode Island, dated 1710–30. It is executed in silver and classified as container. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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