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 along a canal. Notice the small canal boat being pulled by a horse and rider.
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 along a canal. Notice the small canal boat being pulled by a horse and rider.
Artifact
Bandbox (Container)
Date Made
circa 1835
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2001.0.18.63
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant Material)
Wallpaper
Color
Green
Blue
Yellow
White (Color)
Tan (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 11.25 in
Width: 17.25 in
Length: 13.75 in
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