Antique Hat/Wallpaper Boxes, A Lesson!!/ASK ALICE

[@silvertrees]

They are exquisite boxes. I love seeing them so obviously cared for over the years.

[@bonniemiller9197]

The A team together again!!! There were few occupations considered appropriate for widowed women or spinsters. While wallpaper was available it was mostly for the properous household. I can only imagine what Hannah would think today of our love of collecting hat/band boxes. Good for you Hannah, what a fledging entrepreneur you were. Another woman who was ahead of her time.

[@alicerickard8077]

❤ love this!!

[@donnakish2316]

Anne & Alice always so enjoyable to watch. You both are so down-to-earth & fun... love that. Alice your collections are just the best never tire of seeing what you have collected.

[@alicerickard8077]

Thanks Donna - there's lots more to show - lol!!

[@alicerickard8077]

Thank you so much, Donna

[@hmc3142]

Loved this Anne! As a kid, I always loved the hat boxes. After seeing these wallpapered ones, I love them even more!❤

[@melanienance4920]

Thanks Anne, thank you Alice for sharing your beautiful hat box collection.

[@nancymartz9074]

So fun seeing those wallpaper boxes. I never paid much attention to them, but I did know about Hannah Davis and her boxes. Love old newspapers. Thanks for sharing.

[@ednawoolard5763]

You know when I see a new post pop up with "Ask Alice" my radar is up and I cannot wait to log onto the Anne Clay site and get relaxed and excited at the same time to learn about all the items in Alice's collection! These wall paper boxes are amazing! It is as if I can hear the train whistle begin to blow as the boxes are gathered and loaded onto the train or the buggy that is about to depart the station. I want to read the newspapers too Anne! There seems to be much more to learn about these boxes and I hope that we can one day find out what that is! Ok am I the only one that wants to see Leroy's collection? Thank you Anne & Alice for the fireside chat about these wonderful Wall paper boxes that now are calling my name!

[@alicerickard8077]

Thank you Edna - so glad you enjoyed it!!

[@barbaradzitko1826]

Very interesting, Ladies. Way back when, I used to pick up small paper mache or those small light-weight wooden boxes from the craft store and cover them with wallpaper. I used to get outdated wallpaper books from my local paint and wallpaper store.

[@carmenmontmarquet706]

Who knew hatboxes would be such a collectible today, loved learning about them, thanks Alice and Anne. It was fun seeing you Alice at Primitive Goods the other day, I try to get there once a year on my anniversary and seeing you there was an added bonus!

[@alicerickard8077]

❤ thank you Carmen - it's always fun to meet the viewers!!

[@marthameadows9013]

The wallpaper episode didn't disappoint. A recent show I attended had a hat box shaped like a top hat. I had never seen one. I've never seen a wallpaper box at a show or antique shop. I'd seriously have to consider buying because of the history and how beautiful they are. Thank you for sharing.

[@alicerickard8077]

I love learning the history!! Makes collecting more fun!

[@aprilmogensen]

Ann --- you share so many great videos for us to watch & enjoy! I really appreciate what you do --- thankyou.

[@DonnaVintageSnippets]

LOVED this video. Alice's wallpaper boxes are gorgeous.

[@rosemeyer5764]

I just started collecting wallpaper boxes in the last year. I have 6, but on doesn’t have a lid. That one is displayed upside down. LOL! Alice’s collection is awesome!

[@debraspringers2098]

I absolutely love the old hat boxes!!

[@juliefahrne9094]

Love the hat boxes and sharing the conversation with tea and scones. All the history behind those hat boxes. Thanks ladies

[@theoldsonso]

Alice thanks for the lesson on Hat Boxes!!!! Thank you Anne for this video 😊

[@sheilalovesgreg3489]

This is so interesting, in the last month or so I have been buying papier-mâché boxes from Hobby Lobby and covering them with Civil War fabric and old looking fabric. After they dry, I take the sander to the edges and then I stain them. They look so old. I’d love to show you, but I don’t know how. Great stories s & collection Alice! Thanks Anne 💞

[@DonnaVintageSnippets]

I hope you can figure out a way to show your boxes because I would LOVE to see them!! May I ask what kind of stain you use?

[@sheilalovesgreg3489]

Early American by Minwax. Very dry rub. I’ll see if I can find an email address for you or Anne so you can see them. I love them. I’m unable to find an email address ☹️.

[@DonnaVintageSnippets]

@@sheilalovesgreg3489 Thanks so much for the reply! I will have to get some of that and give it a try!

[@gail-elizabethengland7853]

Shelburne Museum in Vermont has a large collection of hat/wallpaper boxes. I don't know if they have any by Hannah Davis, but if anyone does, I bet it would be them. Thanks for this interesting video. Have a lovely week.

[@AnneClay]

That’s interesting! I’ll be visiting them this year!!

[@aprilmogensen]

Very interesting video. Alice reminds me of one of my dear aunts when she was younger. She is so cute and love her style of decorating and interesting hearing about the history of the items.

[@alicerickard8077]

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[@debbiewilson6527]

Hi Alice, Hi Anne.... I have blue Bennington! The box was whip stitched .

[@602redroses]

Thank you for the hatbox lesson. They are beautiful. I have never seen one in any antique shop.

[@TeresaLuna-xx4ed]

Enjoyed seeing these boxes and the history was so interesting!! Thank you for sharing Alice❤ Anne love your videos, can't wait for the next one!❤

[@tallquaker]

Another great segment!! Thanks you guys!!❤️

[@dault5320]

I find those boxes fascinating and beautiful.

[@alicerickard8077]

Me too!! My latest obsession!!

[@aljanehebert9709]

Thank you Anne and Alice. : ) Learned so much.

[@lynnnickerson6334]

Fascinating story! Thank you for sharing!

[@barbaravanderklay5059]

Anne, I think your Grandma O. had hat boxes. This was fascinating! Pretty sure they didn't have newspaper in them.

[@AnneClay]

Where are they!????

[@barbaravanderklay5059]

@@AnneClay I don't remember them being like these with wallpaper. They are long gone.

[@DeannaMoyers]

How fascinating…..I noticed mention of the Whig party on the one lid that you were reading…..and that would date the piece to pre 1854 because the Republican Party spun off the Whig party that started in 1834. Thank you for sharing this…..so interesting and beautiful. And I’m excited about more ‘Ask Alice’ episodes - can’t get enough.

[@alicerickard8077]

So glad you are enjoying the videos!!

[@dawnsawyer4275]

Those hat boxes are beautiful . I news paper inside . Thank you Alice and Ann ❤❤

[@lisanovak4841]

What a homey and cozy tea party! 🫖☕❣️

[@alicerickard8077]

We always have a lot of fun!!

[@melindamoore9449]

Great new collection! So interesting!!

[@danitarogers2419]

Just love all this interesting history and information ❤

[@paulalim1476]

Great info and video! Thanx ladies. One question….did Alice paint her cabinets a light blue or does the light make them look different? And thank you Alice for giving me an idea for where to hang more stuff…..the outside of the end cabinet!

[@alicerickard8077]

No they are still Grey but the light changes the color

[@paulalim1476]

@@alicerickard8077 Love them…

[@annyoung1579]

Sherwin Williams since 1866 !! in Cleveland, Ohio !

[@alicerickard8077]

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[@barbarameyer961]

Good morning girls,nice to see you. Enjoyed your wallpaper boxes, they’re so nice to see and the story’s behind them so informative. Take good care. Have a great weekend enjoy 🙋‍♀️💜🌸💜🌸

[@alicerickard8077]

❤ thank you!!

[@anniep9323]

Anne , I have one hat box it’s Hannah Davis . It’s in blues ❤

[@alicerickard8077]

❤ you are so lucky to have one of hers!! I'm on the lookout for a Hannah Davis box now!!

[@alicerickard8077]

You are so lucky!! I'm on the search for one now that I know more about her!!

[@ednawoolard5763]

inside of the box #4 with the black hat in it had a newspaper and it was dated April , May & June 1841. Look on the right side as Alice holds up the box. Maybe this will help?

[@alicerickard8077]

❤ thank you

[@nancycallahan7294]

Love your top Alice where did you buy it.

[@alicerickard8077]

Thanks Nancy - I bought it at a place called Frugal Fannies - nice clothes for good prices - the place is huge but I don't think it's a chain store - I only know of this one here in New England

[@marymoore7197]

I love it! Bathroom reading, lol……then do research……..

[@taitweigel64]

Alice is adorable!

[@alicerickard8077]

Thank you Tait!!

[@almag2613]

Que belleza de cajas

[@danmartin5495]

Sherwood Williams 1866

[@alicerickard8077]

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[@minervalopez6410]

Hola hermosas buenos días 😊😊😊❤❤