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This is a painting of a rustic wooden box. The box has a rectangular shape with an extended lid. The front panel is intricately carved with decorative patterns, including semi-circular motifs along the top edge and a wavy line design at the bottom. Centrally carved into the panel are the initials "J P S" and the date "1681". The craftsmanship suggests an antique style with natural wood tones and traditional woodworking techniques. This is in the style of early American or colonial folk art.
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This is a painting of a rustic wooden box. The box has a rectangular shape with an extended lid. The front panel is intricately carved with decorative patterns, including semi-circular motifs along the top edge and a wavy line design at the bottom. Centrally carved into the panel are the initials "J P S" and the date "1681". The craftsmanship suggests an antique style with natural wood tones and traditional woodworking techniques. This is in the style of early American or colonial folk art.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bible Box

Raymond McGough

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 26.5 x 45.5 cm (10 7/16 x 17 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 8" high; 17" wide; 26" long
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8868
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • Hadley

NGA object ID 21065. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.