Writing Box
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Writing Box

TitleWriting Box
ArtistShaker Colony American, 19th century Watervliet, New York
Date1825–60 19th century
MediumChestnut
Classificationdesk
OriginWatervliet
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineJuli and David Grainger Fund
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Writing Box” is a work by Shaker Colony American, 19th century Watervliet, New York, dated 1825–60. It is executed in chestnut and classified as desk. 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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