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Hannah Davis New Hampshire Hatbox,

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Hannah Davis New Hampshire Hatbox,
Hannah Davis New Hampshire Hatbox,<p>with original stenciled wallpaper covering. Interior and base with newspaper liner from "The New Hampshire Phoenix." Printed label on interior of lid with "Warranted Nailed BAND BOXES, Manufactured by Hannah Davis East Jaffrey, N.H." Decoration is floral polychrome with bronze courting couple in garden on sides and lid. Oval, 15 x 17 x 13". This lot also includes two mid-19th century straw ladies' bonnets, one with fabric liner and 2nd lacking same; both found in box.<p>Paper is toned slightly & brittle, over 90% present, slight fading of color but still quite clear. Both bonnets with some damage.