Early American Writings: Bride's Boxes

June 1, 2012

Bride's Boxes

Popular in Germany for more than a century but never on this side of the Atlantic, colorful painted boxes were given to brides on their wedding day. A group of talented American folk artists today recreate these beautiful boxes for today's brides. In this colorful article I also explore the legend surrounding bride's boxes.

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Here are a number of articles I've written for Early American Life magazine. This blog is not affiliated with Early American Life or its publisher, Firelands Media Group. The articles appearing here are the property of Firelands Media Group.

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Early American Life is the nation's leading magazine on early American style, decorating and traditions. It takes you on visually exciting journeys to beautiful homes -- both vintage and reproductions -- and to many of the country's leading museums and landmarks. In its pages you can explore early American lore and learn about the period's most interesting antiques.

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I was honored for several years to be one of Early American Life's contributing editors, a position that enabled me to explore this fascinating period, one that's enthralled me since childhood.

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