Bandbox, circa 1830
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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 consists of roses, drapery and vase-shaped pillars.
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 consists of roses, drapery and vase-shaped pillars.
Artifact
Bandbox (Container)
Date Made
circa 1830
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2001.0.18.43
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Pasteboard (Paper)
Wallpaper
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Blue
Red
Yellow (Color)
Pink (Color)
White (Color)
Green
Dimensions
Length: 16.25 in
Width: 13 in
Height: 11.5 in
Inscriptions
On interior of lid [in pencil]: M_ Pa_kma_ / Pulaski No.12
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