This is one of those collections that I really love. Something as simple as a shoe box. I limit this collection to children's shoe boxes as I love the smaller size and graphics on the boxes. They live in my studio and I use them for storage.
They MUST all live together as they have more impact in a group.
These two boxes are super similar, but the manufacturers have different names..Wellco and Welkins.
I don't think you can go wrong with polka dot letters.
The Tinkertots box has seen better days. With a name like Tinkertots it has to be saved.
I think this box is from the 1940s. The graphics look to be of that era.
Ten Little Toes..again, how can I resist a name like that?
This box for Buntees moccasins still has the original printed tissue inside.
When you flip the box lid over to the inside, it offers a spot to measure your child's foot. Box is dated 1949.
Stepmaster brand box. No lid.
Darling Little Teacher box with alphabet graphics. This brand was from J.C. Penney.
Another darling J.C. Penney box. This box I found during my Round Top trip.
This box is a favorite. Little Kickers shoes. I love the name spelled out with the rope and the little cowboy in full cowboy attire. Notice the smiling moon peeking out near the cactus.
Busy Toes Brand. The box is in rough shape, but the graphics are charming.
I think this box is for socks. It lives with my shoe boxes since shoes and socks go together.
I love these little boxes for storage. They are darn cute. If shoe stores still carried boxes this adorable, I may want to work at one!
If you have an idea for a future collection challenge, leave me a comment and finish the sentence, "Show me your collection of _____". You never know what collection will walk this way next.
Happy Day!
Such a cute idea for storing stuff! I agree with you that they must be displayed together to get the full impact. I believe that I saw that rule in the "how to display your massive collections" rule book:-)
~Erica
Posted by: Erica | July 23, 2013 at 06:24 AM
Ahhhh....wouldn't it be nice to bring back darling graphics and snappy names? It sure would make shopping more fun!
I suppose this would be the time to see if you have any "royal" collections. Which it will not surprise me if you do! :o)
Posted by: Melissa | July 23, 2013 at 06:25 AM
Boy these children's shoe boxes are cute!
They do make a bigger impact altogether.
These are a lot cuter than the plain boxes with the names of the shoe, size and maybe a plain pic of them now. That's funny about you wanting to work at a shoe store if they had boxes like that now :-) You could charm the customers into letting you keep the boxes I guess LOL!!
Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Doreen | July 23, 2013 at 07:47 AM
Oh Laurie, You never cease to amaze me with your collections! The graphics on those little boxes are adorable!
Posted by: Linda | July 23, 2013 at 08:15 AM
I love the graphics on the shoe boxes! I have never run across any, but now I will be more aware. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Stacey Johnson | July 23, 2013 at 08:48 AM
What a sweet collection. I think I have a couple of boxes -- I'll have to check them out because I don't remember what they look like. I recently saw some Red Goose display pieces. They must have had some cute boxes, too. They would be good for your collection. I'll keep my eyes open.
Thanks for sharing,
Janet
Posted by: Janet Johnson | July 23, 2013 at 09:03 AM
They just don't make shoe boxes like that anymore. Those graphics are just divine. Another sweet collection.
Posted by: Musings from Kim K. | July 23, 2013 at 09:36 AM
Such a fun collection!! Love the names nd the graphics!
Posted by: Perfectlyprintedblogspt .com | July 23, 2013 at 07:14 PM
Unbelievable! Where in the world did you find all these boxes! Amazing!
Posted by: Patti | July 23, 2013 at 07:54 PM
This one is going up there with my favorites! It's so cute and so practical. Nothing beats that!
I love cutesy illustrations like those. Great collection!
Posted by: Melissa | July 24, 2013 at 06:35 AM
Darling! "Busy Toes!" Too cute!!
Posted by: Diane | July 24, 2013 at 07:01 AM
I love this collection of children's show boxes! I have just one box from children's shoes and it pleases me to see it on my shelf. This is a great collection. amazing to have found so many different designs! Do you have children's gloves too? Proper little ladies wore gloves for so many special outings back in the forties/fifties. How about little ladies' bonnets?
I am always charmed by your posts. Thank you!
Posted by: Jennifer | July 24, 2013 at 07:08 AM
Aren't they adorable!! Nobody but you would have a wonderful collection like this to store things. such fun!
Posted by: Annette | July 24, 2013 at 10:16 AM
I couldn't believe it when I saw this post - You and I collect soooo many of the same things and you don't have one box that matches mine, which means I have a lot more to look for! Excited! However, for some idiotic reason, I never even thought of using them for storage - and I need a lot in the office! Thanks for the post and inspiration...again!
Posted by: Patti McCarthy | July 24, 2013 at 04:38 PM
I love boxes with cool graphics (old and new)! My husband thinks I'm weird.
Chris =]
Posted by: Chris | July 24, 2013 at 10:04 PM
Another thing I never thought of collecting. Janet mentioned Red Goose Shoes. My husband has a red goose shaped bank and a golden egg from Red Goose he kept from childhood.
Sheryl
Posted by: Sheryl Remy | July 25, 2013 at 05:38 AM
Oh my gosh! I love them!
When I was little I wore braces on my feet and legs and had to have my shoes made for me.
The man who made them for me, named Paul, said when I got bigger he would make some red maryjanes for me...he kept his word! When the Dr. said it was okay, he made me a pair... I love shoes to this day!
These boxes are just adorable!
karen...
Posted by: karen | July 25, 2013 at 08:16 AM
Who knew !? A shoe box collection !! I would not have thought there were so many adorable examples.... and I have been going to shows and antique stores for YEARS ! You always surprise me ( that's why I like coming here so much . )
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