Bandbox, 1835-1839
2001-0-18-25 / Bandbox, 1835-1839
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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 consists of a swag with flowers and birds. The paper on the lid depicts a house and mill scene.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Bandbox (Container)
Date Made
1835-1839
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2001.0.18.25
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Wallpaper
Newspaper
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Green
Blue
Yellow (Color)
Brown
Tan (Color)
White (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 11.5 in
Width: 18 in
Length: 14 in
Inscriptions
Interior of lid:
Taylor Way Side --r- (Farm? or could be Town?)
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