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Early 20th C. American Tramp Art Dresser Box

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The Tramp Art dresser box has iInset red velvet panels, the top 2 mid panels are embroidered with the letters "B K", the side panels and front panels have small brass lion heads with ring pulls (non-functioning), the interior shows early 20th C. hand stamped wallpaper lining and a chip carved heart shaped mirror in the lid, the entire box is mounted on 4 small brass lion paw feet, box is 11-1/2" L x 6-3/4" D x 6-1/4" H. Condition: Minor wear overall to the box, the top lid does have a shrinkage crack in the wood with a 1/8" separation, primarily under the velvet panels, both top velvet panels and initials show moderate wear with some minor losses, the front 2 velvet panels show some minor insect damage. The interior bottom panel shows shrinkage with a 1/8" separation, the interior wallpaper covering shows some moderate wear and is coming loose in some areas, no other damage found.

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