Steel Storage Box – Maker Unknown, c.20th Century YSL serving both as visual anchors

serving both as visual anchors and subtle status markers

repurposed into a teddy bear

The beauty of this piece emerges not from intention

5" Outsole

The I LOVE NY pin on the chest seals it

Steel Storage Box – Maker Unknown, c.20th Century YSL serving both as visual anchors7" Width 3" Height 3. 25" Depth A simple object with quiet charm, this steel box likely dates from the mid 20th century. Its rectangular form and hinged lid, topped with a small brass knob, suggest a utilitarian purposeperhaps once used for storing tools, parts, or small instruments. The surface shows layers of oxidation and fading paint, leaving behind a textured patina that speaks to years of handling and exposure.