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FOLK ART PAINT DECORATED BOX

Found in Watertown, NY ( Jefferson County )

Circa 1850’s

Jacob Happ has used multi painted colored strips, as well as, signing his name twice to make a strong visual statement on this unitarian dovetailed box.

The whimsical painted strips flow around all five sides boasting a continuing pattern of color. Consistent with age and use, the condition is very good.

From 1870 Jefferson County, NY Census

Jacob C. Happ born about 1802 in Penn.

Employed as a farmer.

Le Ray Township, Jefferson County, New York.

Inventory: FU-P-3262

SOLD