August Americana
Description:
Hannah Davis Wallpaper-covered Wooden Bandbox, Jaffrey, New Hampshire, mid-19th century, lidded oval wooden box covered with wallpaper with printed red, green, and white floral designs, printed maker's label affixed to interior lid, the interior lined with an 1853 New York Weekly Times newspaper, (wear, small hole, fading),ht. 13 1/4, dia. 16 in.
Estimate $400-600
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