Bandbox, circa 1835
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In the early 1800s, Americans used bandboxes to store clothing, accessories, and other small items. Bandboxes were handy containers in the home or when traveling by stage, boat, or rail. Manufacturers covered these inexpensive pasteboard or wooden boxes with colorful papers. This bandbox's paper depicts a scene of a New York City volunteer fire department using its new engine.
In the early 1800s, Americans used bandboxes to store clothing, accessories, and other small items. Bandboxes were handy containers in the home or when traveling by stage, boat, or rail. Manufacturers covered these inexpensive pasteboard or wooden boxes with colorful papers. This bandbox's paper depicts a scene of a New York City volunteer fire department using its new engine.
Artifact
Bandbox (Container)
Date Made
circa 1835
Place of Creation
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.4.1732
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Wallpaper
Color
Beige (Color)
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 12 in
Width: 18.625 in
Length: 15.375 in
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