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Bandbox

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1835-1850

GUSN

GUSN-32284

Description

Oval bandbox and lid. Bandbox (A) and lid (B) are covered with paper printed with blue vine and strapwork motifs on cream ground. Interior of bandbox and lid are lined with plain cream paper.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bandboxes (containers)
paper (fiber product)
Bandbox

Additional Identification Number

1928.783

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

9 3/4 x 13 x 10 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss M. P. Lord

Accession Number

1928.783AB

Wallpaper Details

Form

Bandbox

Ground Color

Cream

State

Original

Medium

Paper

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