19th Century Paint Decorated Box with Theorem Flowers and Marbled Paper Interior sculptural object I found this one in

I found this one in the Hudson River Valley a week or so ago

just about to swim out of the frame

with dovetail jointed hinged lid

especially the almost origami-like wrap of her bonnet turning into shawl

Some light dings and wear to the surface

19th Century Paint Decorated Box with Theorem Flowers and Marbled Paper Interior sculptural object I found this one inA beauty of an antique paint decorated box, second half 19th century I believe, with theorem painted flowers over a sort of grain painted surface, plus gold flourishes at the corners. And with the happy surprise of hand marbled paper lining the interior, original period to it I do believe. (I'd guess there was once likely an interior tray too, which may have helped with keeping the paper of the lining in good shape.) Quite a radiance to the yellow and