The June 2012 issue of Early American Life has a nice article "Bride's Boxes." These boxes were of European origin, not native to the United States, although many have been made here! Bride's Boxes can be any size, but are mostly oval. Hand painted with love, a gift to the bride to hold items of her choosing. This is a wonderful tradition that needs to be encouraged in our day with so many things becoming "disposable" decorating. These heirloom boxes often are scribed with names and dates.
Most common designs found on the boxes are florals, strokes, brides and grooms, houses, trees. This is a photo of a more modern box that I painted. Can you see that the bride. groom, house and tree form a heart?
Most common designs found on the boxes are florals, strokes, brides and grooms, houses, trees. This is a photo of a more modern box that I painted. Can you see that the bride. groom, house and tree form a heart?
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