Antique American Folk Art Painted Storage Box Vintage Ice Cream keeping letters and papers in

keeping letters and papers in careful order long before modern filing systems existed

Glass eyes lend depth and immediacy

a process that was popular in the 19th century

and linesCountry of Origin: EnglandMaterials: ceramicDimensions: 5

Crafted from durable metal

Antique American Folk Art Painted Storage Box Vintage Ice Cream keeping letters and papers inThis antique folk art wooden box features its original deep red paint, hand applied black stenciled decoration, and decades of honest wear that speak to its utilitarian past. The surface shows layered paint loss, scuffs, and abrasions acquired through real useexactly the kind of character collectors look for in authentic early American storage pieces. Constructed from solid wood with a hinged lid and simple interior, boxes like this were commonly used