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Russian Decorative Trinket Box

Identifier:
1997.37.12
Description:
Convex-curved lid, black with multi-colored scene of lovers on garden bench surrounded by floral border. Base painted red inside and black outside, concave sides with same painted border.;Box is typical example of decorative style and craftsmanship. This piece will be used in collecting AZ:B is for boxes.;Purchased by donor in Russia in 1985..;Purchased by donor in Russia in 1985.;1) Donor's note says, Russia/1985. Additional original note in Cyrillic.;Small painted signature on lid in cyrillic.;Structurally sound and complete; top and sides tarnished.
Date:
1983
Materials:
Hand Painted, Lathe Urned, Wood
Dimensions:
1.75" h 3.25" w 3.25" d
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Source:
Gift Of Steele A. Taylor
Related 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.