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Bandbox

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1825-1835

GUSN

GUSN-179397

Description

Rectangular bandbox (A) with lid (B). Pattern of stylized foliage, flowers and scrolls printed in white and pink on a blended ground of blues and yellows.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bandboxes (containers)
accessories
paper (fiber product)
Bandbox

Additional Identification Number

362
1921.109

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

13 1/8 x 18 x 14 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Elizabeth H. Bartol

Accession Number

1921.109AB

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Design Technique

Irise

Form

Bandbox

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Paper Finish

Laid

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

scrolls
foliage
flowers

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