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Bandbox

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1825-1840

GUSN

GUSN-37445

Description

Oval bandbox with lid. Bandbox (A) is covered with paper with pink, blue and green floral and vine motifs on a beige ground. Lid (B) is covered with same paper. Rim of lid also has a second top layer of paper with a brown and beige vine motif. Rim has been handstitched to lid.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bandboxes (containers)
paper (fiber product)
Unidentified Paper
Bandbox

Inscription

"Fowler" (handwritten)

Additional Identification Number

1934.2947

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

11 1/8 x 21 5/8 x 13 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1934.2947AB

Wallpaper Details

Form

Bandbox

Ground Color

Beige

State

Original

Medium

Paper

Period/Style

Floral

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