ReflectionsofHistory
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Announcement
Here we are pleased to offer you items to complement your living history activities.
Bandboxes are light boxes made of pasteboard or thin flexible pieces of wood and paper, for holding caps, bonnets, or other light articles of attire, so called because band boxes were originally made to contain the starched “bands” or wide collars commonly worn in the 17th century. These boxes were commonly painted or covered in wallpaper remnants and lined with newspaper. In addition to collars, bandboxes can be used for hats, shawls, sewing items, gloves, fans, stockings, etc. They were popular throughout the 18th and 19th century.
Custom orders: Don’t see what you like? We have many different wallpapers to choose from, ranging from the Colonial period to the 1870s, as well as many different sizes and shapes of bandboxes. We can make them unlined, lined with the same or different wallpaper, marbled paper, or 1860s Harper’s Weekly Newspapers. We also make custom sizes, sewing the boxes together by hand.
Contact us to get a quote.
Announcement
Here we are pleased to offer you items to complement your living history activities.
Bandboxes are light boxes made of pasteboard or thin flexible pieces of wood and paper, for holding caps, bonnets, or other light articles of attire, so called because band boxes were originally made to contain the starched “bands” or wide collars commonly worn in the 17th century. These boxes were commonly painted or covered in wallpaper remnants and lined with newspaper. In addition to collars, bandboxes can be used for hats, shawls, sewing items, gloves, fans, stockings, etc. They were popular throughout the 18th and 19th century.
Custom orders: Don’t see what you like? We have many different wallpapers to choose from, ranging from the Colonial period to the 1870s, as well as many different sizes and shapes of bandboxes. We can make them unlined, lined with the same or different wallpaper, marbled paper, or 1860s Harper’s Weekly Newspapers. We also make custom sizes, sewing the boxes together by hand.
Contact us to get a quote.
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erdeandanckwerth4 on Jan 31, 2022
5 out of 5 starsVery lovely, will be using it as a gift box for a wedding. The box will make the gift a beautiful presentation!
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Nicholas on Nov 9, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautifully made, quickly sent -- would highly rate this seller!
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Samantha on Apr 1, 2021
5 out of 5 starsSo Worth It! I bought the 8x15x11 size to store my bonnet in, and it fits perfectly. I am amazed at how sturdy, well made and beautiful these are. I ordered it as a custom made item and it was in the mail seven days after I placed the order.
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s657 on Dec 17, 2020
5 out of 5 starsAnother Beautiful bandbox—couldn’t resist the gorgeous green! Also a wonderful value for a handcrafted piece of art. The vendor is a joy to work with—great customer service!
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Nancy on Dec 17, 2020
5 out of 5 starsPerfect, beautiful, and very Victorian. I love this box and plan to order again.
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Nancy on Dec 15, 2020
5 out of 5 starsFor anyone who especially likes vintage and Victorian era items, these boxes are perfect. Sturdy, beautiful, and the workmanship is of a very high standard. I had purchased a regular hatbox size at this shop once before. All 3 of these boxes hold old pictures, letters and small keepsakes and look so divine on my closet shelves that I often leave the door open. They can also be arranged anywhere in your home. I will definitely be returning here.
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Leigh-Meryl on Oct 19, 2020
5 out of 5 starsAnother gorgeous bandbox. These boxes are beautiful and USEFUL. Fast shipping - an altogether great shopping experience
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s657 on Oct 19, 2020
5 out of 5 starsGorgeous custom green Napoleonic Bee bandbox and cream colored Acanthus pattern box. The workmanship inside and out are wonderful and the care with which they were packaged for shipment insured I would receive two pieces of handmade beauty. Barbara at Reflections of History was a delight to work with-and-so accommodating to my custom request. A great experience all around!
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Nancy L on Sep 11, 2020
5 out of 5 starsBeautifully made, the shipment was quick, so happy with my purchase.
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