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Coffin
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Coffin

Object number92.90.3 a-f
Manufacturer
MediumWood (poplar); Metal
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
DescriptionWooden coffin with shipping crate and two wooden display supports; coffin and case are fastened with metal screws and nails. Each support is collapsable, with four turned legs, hinged at top.Dimensions12.5 x 19 x 64.9999 in. (31.8 x 48.3 x 165.1 cm)
MarksOn case near head: "40 box from J. Murphy & Co. Pittsburg, PA [rest of text illegible]"
Label TextThe size of the coffin in the parlor indicates it was made for an adolescent, a reminder of how fragile life was for young people at the turn of the century.
Previous owner
On View
On view
Toolbox
Toolbox
Craftsman
1954-1995
Sheller, Corn
Sheller, Corn
1775-1800
Table, Examination
Table, Examination
W.D. Allison Company
Chest of Drawers
Chest of Drawers
Bakewell, Page & Bakewells
1830
Playpen
Playpen
Desk, Writing
Desk, Writing
1872
Desk
Desk
J. Huey
1808
Stand
Stand
Bakewell, Page & Bakewell
1828-1832
Stretcher, Curtain
Stretcher, Curtain
Bench
Bench
Stefan Cimprich
c. 1920
Image Not Available for Table, Examination
Table, Examination
Image Not Available for Curtain
Curtain
Ohio Blanket Company
c. 1930
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