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Gratuity Box, c. 1920

Offered by: Allan Katz Americana

Description
American. Baltimore, Maryland.

Purchased from an African American home in Baltimore, Maryland. This "tribute" to African American erotic dancer Josephine Baker was said to have been used as a gratuity box in a speakeasy club.

More Information

Origin:	United States, Maryland
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Carved and constructed wood with polychrome paint, varnish, metal, and glass.
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	Circa 1920
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Americana
Book References:	Pictured: American Vernacular, by Ricco/Maresca Gallery, page 164.
Incollect Reference #:	95529

Dimensions

W.	11 in;	H.	29 in;	D.	8.5 in;
W.	27.94 cm;	H.	73.66 cm;	D.	21.59 cm;

Message from Seller:

A passionate collector and a successful and respected dealer in early American advertising since 1973, Allan expanded this passion to include collecting period American folk art and Americana. He subsequently became a dealer in this material in 1985. Allan has earned a reputation, in both the dealer and collector communities, as being an authority in this subject matter, for having extensive knowledge, a keen eye for the material and a love for this exciting American art form.

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