Jamie asked me if I collected hat boxes. At first I thought I did NOT. Then I realized that I DID after I looked around a bit. Hatboxes are one of those things that I pick up if the price is right. They make good vintage storage.
These two hatboxes were picked up at different times. I like the daisy pattern. I also like that they have the clear sides so I don't have to remember what I stuck in them. The ribbon inside also serves as eye candy. These two live in my studio.
A rose covered hatbox.
This one lives in my house and holds my collection of vintage hankies.
We had a local department store here called Meier and Frank that had been here since 1857. The stores have since been converted to Macy's, but I like the slice of local history that the hat boxes have.
I have found the Meier and Frank boxes in green.
And the Meier and Frank boxes in red...with polka dots!
This stack of Meier and Frank boxes lives on my upstairs landing tucked in a corner.
They conceals all my Etsy mailing supplies.
An old hatbox from Dobbs of New York.
This box holds a hodge-podge of items ready for Christmas crafting.
This hatbox is not vintage. It is covered in vintage fabric tho and was a gift.
It holds vintage buttons.
That makes 9 hatboxes. An official collection. A collection I did not even realized I collected! (I missed the Dobbs box in the photo).
Thanks for the suggestion Jamie. If you have an idea for a future collection challenge, leave me a comment and finish the sentence "Show me your collection of ___." I guess sometimes the fact I do have enough for a collection is a surprise to me!
I don't believe that I have seen clear sided hat boxes before but it makes identifying the contents so easy. I can picture a couple of hats insides covered in blossoms and netting.
Sheryl
Posted by: Sheryl Remy | September 25, 2012 at 06:46 AM
That's funny that you didn't think you had a hatbox collection but lo and behold :-)I forgot about the Meier and Franks we had here. Hasn't been that long ago huh? I've never seen a clear one. That one sure is pretty. Like the box of Christmas crafting...can't wait to see what's going to become of those things. Thanks for sharing your collection!!
Posted by: Doreen | September 25, 2012 at 07:09 AM
I buy newer hatboxes with the intention of covering them with vintage wallpaper but then seem to love them just as they are. They are so pretty stacked.
Your box covered with pink roses is so sweet. The Dobbs of N.Y. is probably my favorite.
Happy Tuesday!
Posted by: janet | September 25, 2012 at 10:35 AM
Very neat collection, and practical too! I have one that was my mom's. I keep my old Barbies and clothes in it!
Posted by: Diane | September 25, 2012 at 11:16 AM
We had a chain of department stores called ZCMI...it had been here in Utah since the pioneers...part of our heritage. One day when I wasn't looking, they became Meier & Frank (we called it Oscar Meier Frank) A few years later...Macys. I miss ZCMI.
Posted by: shirley hatfield | September 25, 2012 at 12:58 PM
Clear sided ones I like that...I see these go at estate sales all the time. Opting usually for the tool boxes this made me laugh in spite of myself. I love the storage. I think I will pick some up for Claire's room...smiles..Renee
Posted by: Renee | September 25, 2012 at 02:08 PM
That's a great collection considering that you didn't even know you had it! haha
Thanks for sharing :)
Erica
Posted by: Erica / Golden Egg Vintage | September 25, 2012 at 03:21 PM
Hat boxes with clear sides, how perfect is that!!
Posted by: Kathy | September 25, 2012 at 05:54 PM
I wish I had saved a few of my grandmother's hat boxes. I recognize a few of them for your collection. Love the clear sided ones. Brilliant!
Posted by: Kim Kenward | September 25, 2012 at 06:32 PM
These are fabulous!! Love the roses one!! xo Heather
Posted by: Heather | September 25, 2012 at 07:40 PM
I love your red ones with polka dots. I have one I found at an estate sale with pink stripes. Great closet storage and pretty too!
Posted by: Marci | September 25, 2012 at 09:07 PM
You and I are cut from the same cloth.....love your blog! greetings from Alaska
Posted by: Heidi | September 26, 2012 at 07:55 AM
Hat boxes:) I have a few and just love them. Love your collection!!
Posted by: elma | September 27, 2012 at 06:56 PM
While playing with my pinterest boards I got an idea for your collection challenge. Has anyone asked... Let's see your collection of christmas gift tags?
Chris
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