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Bandbox

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1845-1860

GUSN

GUSN-176741

Description

Bandbox (lid is broken and remains inside) with wallpaper depicting a diaper pattern made of stylized vines and flowers in each losenge. Printed in green, white and red on an unground paper.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bandboxes (containers)
Bandbox

Additional Identification Number

288
1917.813

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

9 x 8 1/2 x 12 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ellen A. Robbins Stone

Accession Number

1917.813AB

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Bandbox

Ground Color

Ungrounded

State

Original

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

diaper pattern
vine
flowers

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