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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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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