Reeves & Sons, Watercolor box, not before 1857
- 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 ManuscriptsWatercolor Box 16Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon FundView by request in the Study Room [Request]
Note: The Study Room is open by appointment. Please visit the Study Room page on our website for more details. - Copyright Status:
- Copyright Not Evaluated
- Full Orbis Record:
- http://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/17003711
- 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. - Export:
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