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Bandbox And Lid, Putnam and Roff

This is a Bandbox and lid. It was manufactured by Putnam and Roff. It is dated 1821–24 and we acquired it in 1913. Its medium is block printed paper on pasteboard support. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was featured in our Object of the Week series in a post titled American Bandbox.

This object was donated by Mrs. Frederick F. Thompson. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Frederick F. Thompson.

  • Sidewall (France)
  • block printed on handmade paper.
  • Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.
  • 1925-1-370

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Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 42.5 x 32.5 x 29cm (16 3/4 x 12 13/16 x 11 7/16in.)

Cite this object as

Bandbox And Lid, Putnam and Roff; Manufactured by Putnam and Roff; USA; block printed paper on pasteboard support; H x W x D: 42.5 x 32.5 x 29cm (16 3/4 x 12 13/16 x 11 7/16in.); Gift of Mrs. Frederick F. Thompson; 1913-45-10-a,b

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