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 an idyllic scene with a towered home and mill.
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 an idyllic scene with a towered home and mill.
Artifact
Bandbox (Container)
Date Made
circa 1835
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
29.257.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Wallpaper
String (Fiber product)
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Beige (Color)
Brown
White (Color)
Yellow
Red
Dimensions
Height: 11.75 in
Width: 17.25 in
Length: 13.25 in
Inscriptions
Handwritten on bottom of box: G. Wh-t--
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