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Bandbox

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1835-1850

GUSN

GUSN-54899

Description

Oval bandbox and lid. Bandbox (A) and lid (B) are covered with paper printed with stylized flowers and leaves. Printed in peach and green on a light beige ground. Interior of box is lined with plain beige paper. Top edge of lid has been reinforced with a strip of a paper with small purple flowers.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

" Fowler / Keep" (handwritten)

Additional Identification Number

1949.33

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

11 x 14 1/8 x 12 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. George F. Weld and Mrs. R.H.F. Standen

Accession Number

1949.33AB

Wallpaper Details

Form

Bandbox

Ground Color

Beige

State

Original

Medium

Paper

Period/Style

Floral

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