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- Reeves
& Sons Watercolor paint box dating 1870's-1890's.
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Mahogany box with most of the original equipment lovingly used:
the original palette, all its original paint blocks fitting the
corresponding labeled slots, and brushes.
All the labels match each other: the colorful box label under
the brush section, the label in the bottom of the box, the palette
label and the labeled blocks of paint . Marks correspond with
the "Reeves and Sons, 113 Cheapside, London. E.C."
labeled on the inside of the lid.
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handsome watercolor set was a award/ reward by the Royal Science
and Art Department which is stamped on the outside of the box
and shows on the label on the inside of the lid.
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- Awards
like this were provided for in the British Education Reform Acts
of 1870 - which was a historical advancement in educational reform.
These were awarded to students for "good attendance &
diligence" Awards were also given to educators.
- BRUSH:
included is was called a "hair pencil" which we now
call a brush. It is a thin handle to which a quill shaft with
bristles attached.
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Shown for historical interest. Not for sale.
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- As with any
modern professional artist's paints, they may contain harmful
substances. These should be handled with care. They are not for
use by children.
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- Reeves
& Sons palette
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box
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