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Bandbox

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1825-1835

GUSN

GUSN-179395

Description

Large, round pasteboard bandbox (A) with lid (B). Paper displays a large-scale, diaper pattern made of dots, flowers, stylized vines. In the center of each losenge are stylized medallions made of oak leaves, dots and scrolls. Printed in two blues and yellow on unground paper.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bandboxes (containers)
Bandbox

Additional Identification Number

562
1930.709

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

16 (H), 22 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. John A. Jeffries

Accession Number

1930.709.1AB

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Bandbox

Ground Color

Ungrounded

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

flowers
medallions
dots
leaves

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