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Stamp Box

A work made of brass.

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  • A work made of brass.

Date:

c. 1912

Artist:

Designed by George Grant Elmslie (American, born Scotland, 1869–1952)
Robert Riddle Jarvie (American, 1865–1941)
The Jarvie Shop (American, c. 1900–1917)
Chicago

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Americas

Artists

George Grant Elmslie (Designer) , Robert Riddle Jarvie , The Jarvie Shop (Manufacturer)

Title

Stamp Box, A.M.P.A Box, American Meatpacker's Association Stamp Box

Places

Chicago (Object made in), United States (Artist's nationality:)

Date

1912

Medium

Brass

Inscriptions

Marked on underside: MADE BY / ROBERT JARVIE / UNION STOCKYARDS / CHICAGO Inscribed on top of lid: 19 AMPA 12

Dimensions

4.5 × 10.8 × 5.1 cm (1 3/4 × 4 1/4 × 2 in.)

Credit Line

Bequest of Ira Simon

Reference Number

2022.600

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