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Bandbox

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1825-1835

GUSN

GUSN-176858

Description

Oval, wooden bandbox (A) with lid (B). Paper exhibits a floral pattern with scrolling foliage, carnations and hyacinths. Printed in white, pink and two greens on an ungrounded paper.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bandboxes (containers)
paper (fiber product)
Bandbox

Additional Identification Number

400
1922.347

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

14 1/4 x 19 3/4 x 16 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of William Sumner Appleton

Accession Number

1922.347AB

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Bandbox

Ground Color

Ungrounded

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

scrolling foliage
carnations
flowers

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