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Bandbox

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1865-1875

GUSN

GUSN-178411

Description

Square box with lid. Paper has pattern of scrolling foliage with elaborate square and diamond motifs with interlaced bow. Printed in taupe, black, red, yellow and gold on a light taupe ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bandboxes (containers)
Bandbox

Additional Identification Number

1904

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

10 3/4 x 16 3/4 x 14 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1980.88AB

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Form

Bandbox

Ground Color

Taupe

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Medium

Paper

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