J. P. Hurlbert, bandbox with scraps, Boston, 1827–1829. Pasteboard, stereotype and wood-block scraps, and printed paper label. H. 4", W. 10 3/8", D. 7 1/2". (Courtesy, Old Sturbridge Village; photo, Henry E. Peach.)

Scraps box, America, ca. 1835. Pine, poplar, and painted and gilt decoration. H. 8 5/8", W. 3 3/8", D. 5 5/8". (Courtesy, a New York collector; photo, Gavin Ashworth.)

Mount Vernon, Va., probably New Hampshire, ca. 1845. Sand and chalk on wove paper. 14 1/2" x 19 1/2". (The Plotkin Family Collection, Nyack, New York; photo, Gavin Ashworth.)

Vase of Flowers, unidenti€ed artist, America, ca. 1860. Reverse painting on glass with foil. 14 7/8" x 12 7/8". (Collection of the American Folk Art Museum, New York. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Day Krolik, Jr., 1979.3.4.)

Work table, Connecticut, 1810–1820. Maple and stenciled decoration with white pine. H. 28 1/4", W. 33", D. 20 3/4 ". (Courtesy, Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, Vermont.)