An authentic circa 1930s–1940s round metal hat box, later reinterpreted with applied fashion illustration graphics inspired by early 20th-century dress.
The box features classic pre-war industrial construction, including rolled metal seams, enamel-coated finish, and a front hasp latch closure. A screwed metal plate remains beneath the front graphic, indicating its original use and adding to its history. The surface shows consistent age wear, with scratches, scuffs, and patina throughout.
At a later stage, paper illustrations referencing vintage fashion imagery, including “La Mode Illustrée,” were applied, creating a layered object that blends original function with decorative transformation.
A distinctive storage piece with both historical structure and strong visual presence.
Details:
Era: Circa 1930s–1940s metal box; later 20th century added illustrations
Material: Enamel-coated metal, paper appliqué
Condition: Vintage condition with visible wear, scratches, patina, and aging to later-added paper elements
Dimensions: 10.5” diameter × 6.5” H
An authentic circa 1930s–1940s round metal hat box, later reinterpreted with applied fashion illustration graphics inspired by early 20th-century dress.
The box features classic pre-war industrial construction, including rolled metal seams, enamel-coated finish, and a front hasp latch closure. A screwed metal plate remains beneath the front graphic, indicating its original use and adding to its history. The surface shows consistent age wear, with scratches, scuffs, and patina throughout.
At a later stage, paper illustrations referencing vintage fashion imagery, including “La Mode Illustrée,” were applied, creating a layered object that blends original function with decorative transformation.
A distinctive storage piece with both historical structure and strong visual presence.
Details:
Era: Circa 1930s–1940s metal box; later 20th century added illustrations
Material: Enamel-coated metal, paper appliqué
Condition: Vintage condition with visible wear, scratches, patina, and aging to later-added paper elements
Dimensions: 10.5” diameter × 6.5” H
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