The past couple of sales I have found vintage chalk boxes to add to my collection. I posted about this collection in 2010, but it has grown since then and I thought I would officially make it part of my collection challenge pssts.
Let me point out I am not on the hunt for chalk. I am on the hunt for the boxes with those wonderful graphics. The box can be empty, but must have held chalk at one point.
It is the boxes that I am attracted to.
For such a simple product, there were quite a few manufacturers.
This box I got from Annette from Andy's Attic after I saw it on her blog. The box is empty, but you can't go wrong with the graphics.
This box was a back to school item. Complete with a spot for student identification.
I love this box with the clown.
I bought the box on the left a couple of weeks ago. I thought it was a duplicate of a box I already had. It was, but in a different color.
Colored chalk boxes are also collected.
This is a large teacher size box of chalk.
The WHITEST chalk.
I love these skinny chalk boxes.
This graphic is a favorite. I don't think you can go wrong with a girl with a blue bow in her hair.
I love the safety factor advertised on the side of this box.
I display this collection on a couple of shelves and an old chalkboard on my back hall. I just had to add a new shelf as I had too many boxes of chalk.
Chalk boxes make me happy.
If you have an idea for a future collection challenge, leave me a comment and finish the sentence "Show me your collection of _____." Coming up on 120 posts soon....collection crazy!
happy day!
Just love looking at your blog in the mornings.I look at everything in a different way now because of you :-) Such great graphics on vintage boxes.
Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Doreen | August 07, 2012 at 06:28 AM
What a fun collection!! Dustless?? I could use a little of that in my house!
chris
Posted by: chris mckinley | August 07, 2012 at 06:57 AM
such a cute collection! i love the space for the address, like you better mail that chalk to me if you find it! i think my favorite box is the rocket chalk! and i love how you have it displayed!
Posted by: rae | August 07, 2012 at 07:04 AM
Do you have an eraser collection? (The old felt kind - not the rubbery kind!) I have very fond memories of the chalk holder that the teacher would use to make straight lines on the blackboard for penmanship lessons. I also remember my 4th grade teacher using the same to make horizontal and vertical lines for a times table - I thought it was heavenly. I was a strange kid.
Posted by: barbara | August 07, 2012 at 07:08 AM
They look wonderful displayed all together! Love the rocket ship.
I think you could dispplay a collection of orange peels and eggs shells and make it look wonderful.
Posted by: janet | August 07, 2012 at 09:12 AM
My children have never used chalk for anything other than drawing on the sidewalk. They grew up with dry erase books and markers. I also remember the teacher using a holder to draw lines across the broad to demonstrate how to form letters and then we practiced our penmanahip in writing tablets. Just think I'm vintage too.
Sheryl
Posted by: Sheryl Remy | August 07, 2012 at 10:11 AM
I meant to use the word "board" not broad or books. Time to go back to school and brush up on my spelling.
Sheryl
Posted by: Sheryl Remy | August 07, 2012 at 10:13 AM
A new sleek piece of chalk always made me want to be a teacher. I have a few boxes I keep in my glass candy jars. What a great display. Smiles...Renee
Posted by: Renee | August 07, 2012 at 11:48 AM
A fun collection. I am STILL facinated with colored chalk. Must be that was the "good" stuff when I was a little girl!
Posted by: Kathy | August 07, 2012 at 12:21 PM
The rocket one is so cute. I must say, I really like the one you got from me, too :>)
Posted by: Annette | August 07, 2012 at 02:36 PM
A chalk box collection! Who would've thought?! I would love to come and have a look around your place!
Posted by: OP SHOP MAMA | August 07, 2012 at 04:32 PM
Chalk it up to you to have the finest chalk collection out there. I love the way you show how you display your collections. I am still waiting for a book of all your organizational tips, holiday decorating, all your collections and more. I better be first in line to get one.
Real life starts tomorrow as I am back to school. It was fun while it lasted...
Posted by: Melissa | August 07, 2012 at 05:04 PM
Another love we share, chalk boxes! I have several of the same ones you do including the great one of the girl with the bow (my favorite). I also have several of the really old wooden and tin boxes (much larger) that held chalk. Do you collect those also?
Posted by: Marci | August 08, 2012 at 11:19 PM
Chalk? Oh my gosh! The boxes are so cute, the display is darling. I never would have thought of this one! I don't think I've ever seen any in all of my hunting. It must have been there, and I just wasn't aware. OK, going to look from now on!
Very cute Laurie!
Erica
Posted by: Erica, GoldenEggVintage | August 09, 2012 at 10:52 PM
These are all so neat and unique! I haven't seen very many so thanks for sharing such a treat!! xo Heather
Posted by: Heather | August 10, 2012 at 09:06 AM