Size #3 Oval Box, 1840 Newspaper Lined, Black Milk Paint Finish

This size #3 antique newspaper lined Shaker Box in a Black Milk Paint finish is 7 ½” Long by 5” Wide by 2 ¾” Tall This Shaker box is lined with an authentic antique newspaper from 1840! Newspapers are carefully sourced from antique shops here in Maine, selected from damaged or incomplete sections that hold no standalone collectible value. By repurposing these papers, we preserve their history while giving new life to materials that might otherwise be lost. Tricia used acrylic templates to cut the most interesting sections for each box, ensuring every piece offers something unique, whether it's a headline, advertisement, or simple text. Due to the age of the newspaper, you may notice natural imperfections such as minor water stains, color variations, small rips (which have been glued down to prevent further damage), or pinholes. These are part of the character of the piece, enhancing the box’s one-of-a-kind nature. The newspaper is reinforced with a protective coating to ensure durabili