Boxes

Massachusetts Federal Work Box Octagonal Ball-Foot Box

Until the Federal period (1780-1830) many boxes here in the Colonies were imported from England, since they were small and easily transportable. With the increasing tensions and hostility toward England before the Revolution and in the years just after, however, Americans' sense of federalism inspired new industries to supply what was once imported. Boxes were one of these.

Country-Tavern Pipe Box

Octagonal Sewing Box

In the form of knife boxes, tea caddies, work boxes, lap desks, ladies traveling boxes, and many more, boxes from simple country pieces to elaborately inlaid or painted masterpieces were produced in surprising numbers. Our growing collection of boxes represents some of the most elegant forms, and can be used for jewelry or sewing, or as dressing boxes. They make excellent gifts.

Single Drawer Dressing Box Dovetailed Candle Box

Boxes: Mass. Federal Work Box | Octagonal Sewing Box | Country-Tavern Pipe Box | Octagonal Ball-Foot Box | Dovetailed Candle Box | Single Drawer Dressing Box

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