Bandbox, 1840-1850
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Artifact Overview
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 row of decorative buildings.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Bandbox (Container)
Date Made
1840-1850
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2001.0.18.19
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Wallpaper
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Beige (Color)
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 10.75 in
Width: 16.875 in
Length: 13.125 in
Inscriptions
Interior of lid:
Mrs. P. (or F.) Bryant / Chesterfield
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