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Jewelry Safe
Marvin Safe Co., New Yorkca. 1875
Hudson River Museum
Yonkers, NY, United States
The painted decoration on this safe reflects age-old associations of women with jewelry and flowers. Sometimes called boudoir safes, these diminutive strongholds could be used as part of the furnishings in a guest bedroom. Marvin Safes operated in New York City for over 50 years.
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Details
- Title: Jewelry Safe
- Creator: Marvin Safe Co., New York
- Date Created: ca. 1875
- Provenance: Gift of Jane E. Fortmann, 2000 (2000.04)
- Medium: Painted cast iron, birds-eye maple, velvet
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