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.
bandboxes (containers)
Bandbox
562
1930.709
Unknown
United States
16 (H), 22 1/2 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. John A. Jeffries
1930.709.1AB
United States
Block Printed
Bandbox
Ungrounded
Original
Handmade
Paper
flowers
medallions
dots
leaves
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