Rare Books and ManuscriptsWatercolor Box 17Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Three-Dimensional Artifacts
Notes:
Restricted fragile material. Use requires permission of the Curator of Rare Books and Manuscripts.The box includes original brass hinges and lock, with key. The third (bottom) section of the interior bears the printed label of Reeves & Sons, at 113 Cheapside, London, E.C. The underside of the box lid bears a large color label: "Superior elementary water colors."The box is divided into three sections. The top section includes 36 slots for paint blocks. The blocks show moderate usage.The middle section includes a removable mixing tray and glass water pot.The narrow bottom row includes two brushes and one brush holder.