American Folk Art Painted Toleware Tin Box

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Charming American Toleware Tin Box. Box is hand-painted in vivid folk art floral motifs of red, gold, and green against … Read more Charming American Toleware Tin Box. Box is hand-painted in vivid folk art floral motifs of red, gold, and green against a deep black background. The domed lid features an oval black tin handle, and the front of lid retains the front portion of its original latch. This example displays the warmth and character typical of the 19th century decorative tinware, where utilitarian household objects were elevated through hand-painted embellishment. The floral and foliate designs were often inspired by Pennsylvania German or New England folk art traditions. Artisans and tin peddlers offered these brightly adorned boxes, trays, etc to rural families. Each was uniquely decorated, often by women, to reflect floral motifs in domestic interiors of the Federal and Victorian periods.
In today's interiors, this toleware box adds a charming folk art accent to any space, perfect for display on shelves, kitchen counters, or in country or Americana-inspired interiors. It can also serve as stylish storage for letters or keepsakes. See less