Yale Center for British Art

Creator:

Reeves & Sons

Title:

Watercolor box.

Alternate Title(s):

Superior elementary water colors

Published / Created:

London, not before 1857.

Physical Description:

1 watercolor box : wood ; 24 x 31 x 5 cm

Holdings:

Rare Books and Manuscripts
Watercolor Box 17
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

Copyright Status:

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.

Form/Genre:

Artists' materials. | Paint boxes. | Watercolor brushes.