Extremely Rare Shaker "Gift box" |
Made by Elder Daniel Crossman in 1865 at New Lebanon, NY when he was 55 years of age.
In 1844, thirty-four year Brother Daniel took over the oval-box business from David Meacham Jr. the director of operations since 1821.
The box has a unique construction detail with a demi-lune joint replacing the traditional swallowtail ( fingers) construction.
The use as indicated on the affixed manuscript label was for “silk pieces”
It is likely the box was made for 18 year old Sister Ann Lucy Walker who was a Sister at Church Family, Harvard, MA when the box was made.
Sister Annie Walker was the daughter of Eldress Catherine Walker
(click the link above for the interesting history)
Eldress Annie Walker died in 1912 still in possession of the gift box.
Richard Salisbury, her nephew became the owner of the box after Annie Walker’s death.
The box was sold by Mr. Salisbury in 1999 and it became part of a a private collection.
Size: 5 1/8 inches wide X 3 ¼ inches deep X 1 5/8 inches tall.
Mint condition.
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