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Egg Shaped Trinket Box
Identifier:
1997.37.9Description:
Horizontal egg shaped with flattened base. Hand painted, black base, with orange, gold and red in abstract pattern.;Good example of decorative style and craftsmanship. Piece will be used in collecting AZ:B is for boxes.;Purchased by donor in Norway in 1986.;Purchased by donor in Norway in 1986.;1) Donor's note says, Norway/1986.;Structurally sound and complete; top and sides tarnished.Date:
1950 – 1986Materials:
Hand Painted, Wood, Paper MacheDimensions:
2" h 3" w 2.25" dCurrent Location Status:
In StorageSource:
Gift Of Steele A. TaylorRelated Entities:
Larry Fill Estate Services (valued by) Steele A. Taylor (donor)Steele Taylor is a New Jersey native and a World War II Navy veteran. In 1948, after earning a degree in economics from Williams College in Winston, Massachusetts, he accepted a job offer from Dohler-Jarvis in Grand Rapids. In 1960 he moved to Grand Rapids Steel and was part owner and president when he retired in 1985. He has served on many boards throughout his career, such as the Mary Free Bed Hospital, Aquinas Emeritus Center, various Hospice boards and former member and president of the Art and Museum Board. Steele and his wife Mary are consummate world travelers and their collection is a testament to their travels. Artifacts donated by Steele are exceptional resources, representing various regions of the world. He has also donated an extensive collection of pewter items to the Grand Rapids Public Museum.