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Reeves & Sons

Watercolor box.

not before 1857

  • Creator

    Reeves & Sons

  • Title(s)

    Watercolor box.

  • Published/Created

    London, not before 1857.

  • Physical Description

    1 watercolor box : mahogany ; 18 x 23 x 7 cm

  • Holdings

    Rare Books and Manuscripts
    Watercolor Box 16
    Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
    Accessible in the Study Room [Request]

  • Copyright Status

    Copyright Not Evaluated

  • Classification

    Three-Dimensional Artifacts

  • Notes

    Restricted fragile material. Use requires permission of the Curator of Rare Books and Manuscripts.
    The box includes original brass hinges and lock, with key. The third (bottom) section of the interior bears the printed label of Reeves & Sons, at 113 Cheapside, London, E.C. The maker's name and address also appears on the underside of the box lid.
    The box is divided into three sections. The top section includes 12 slots for paint blocks. The blocks show moderate usage. A compartment underneath this tray includes 15 drawing implements, including brushes and pencils.
    The middle section includes a removable mixing tray and glass water pot.
    The narrow bottom row is empty.
    Includes one drawer containing an additional large mixing tray.
  • Form/Genre

    Artists' materials. | Paint boxes. | Watercolor brushes.

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