Unknown American
Bandbox

Bandbox

Public Domain

Bandbox
Maker
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Bandbox
Datec. 1830–1850
Probable placeNew York, United States
MediumPasteboard and painted paper
Dimensions13 1/4 × 18 3/4 × 16 1/4 in. (33.7 × 47.6 × 41.3 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.72.111.A,.B
Not on view

Explore Further

Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionPasteboard boxes covered with decorative paper were at the height of their popularity in the United States in the years between 1830 and 1850. The images on the boxes often celebrated American symbols, scenery, or contemporary events.
ProvenanceKatharine Prentis Murphy (1882–1969); Estate of Katharine Prentis Murphy; [O. Rundle Gilbert Auctioneers, New York, Auction of the Estate of Katharine Prentis Murphy, September 7, 1967, lot 267]; purchased by Miss Ima Hogg, 1967; given to MFAH, 1972.

Cataloguing data may change with further research.

If you have questions about this work of art or the MFAH Online Collection please contact us.

Bandbox
Unknown American
Bandbox
c. 1830–1850
Pasteboard and painted paper
B.72.112.A,.B
scan from file photograph
Unknown American
Bandbox
c. 1842
Pasteboard and painted paper
B.72.110.A,.B
scan from file photograph
Unknown American
Bandbox
c. 1830–1850
Pasteboard and painted paper
B.72.113.A,.B
Manuscript of a Rubaiyat (Quatrains) of Omar Khayyam
Mir 'Ali Haravi
Manuscript of a Rubaiyat (Quatrains) of Omar Khayyam
16th–17th century
Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper; painted, gilded, and lacquered pasteboard binding
2010.1503
A Compendium of Religious Texts
Ahmad-e Neyrizi
A Compendium of Religious Texts
AH 1134 / 1721-22
Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper; gold-colored pigments, metallic particles, and lacquer on pasteboard bookbinding
2012.470
Nasir al-Din Shah Playing Card for the Game of As Nas
Unknown North African, Middle Eastern, and Near Eastern
Nasir al-Din Shah Playing Card for the Game of As Nas
19th century
Watercolor, gold-colored pigments, and lacquer on pasteboard
2017.11.16
Shah or King Playing Card for the Game of As Nas
Unknown North African, Middle Eastern, and Near Eastern
Shah or King Playing Card for the Game of As Nas
19th century
Watercolor, gold-colored pigments, and lacquer on pasteboard
2017.11.2
Bibi or Queen Playing Card for the Game of As Nas
Unknown North African, Middle Eastern, and Near Eastern
Bibi or Queen Playing Card for the Game of As Nas
19th century
Watercolor, gold-colored pigments, and lacquer on pasteboard
2017.11.1
As or Ace Playing Card for the Game of As Nas
Unknown North African, Middle Eastern, and Near Eastern
As or Ace Playing Card for the Game of As Nas
19th century
Watercolor, gold-colored pigments, and lacquer on pasteboard
2017.11.6
As or Ace Playing Card for the Game of As Nas
Unknown North African, Middle Eastern, and Near Eastern
As or Ace Playing Card for the Game of As Nas
19th century
Watercolor, gold-colored pigments, and lacquer on pasteboard
2017.11.3
As or Ace Playing Card for the Game of As Nas
Unknown North African, Middle Eastern, and Near Eastern
As or Ace Playing Card for the Game of As Nas
19th century
Watercolor, gold-colored pigments, and lacquer on pasteboard
2017.11.4
Serbaz or Soldier Playing Card for the Game of As Nas
Unknown North African, Middle Eastern, and Near Eastern
Serbaz or Soldier Playing Card for the Game of As Nas
19th century
Watercolor, gold-colored pigments, and lacquer on pasteboard
2017.11.7