Bible Box Made for Sarah Smedley, 1737
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Artifact Overview
This box inlaid with the initials S.S. and 1737 were made for Sarah Smedley as part of her wedding furniture. It likely held Sarah's valuable items and sat on top of a chest of drawers. The distinctive diamond motif inlays and lettering filled with checkered patterns are associated with Chester County cabinet maker Thomas Thomas of Radnor Township, Pennsylvania.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Bible box
Date Made
1737
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
29.447.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Walnut (Wood)
Inlays (Decorations)
Technique
Inlay (Process)
Dimensions
Height: 8.625 in
Width: 20.25 in
Length: 15.5 in
Inscriptions
Inlaid in apron: 1737
Inlaid in lid: SS
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