Rare William Henry Harrison Campaign Band Box 

American, multi-colored block-printed paper-on-pasteboard band box and lid relating to the 1840 Presidential campaign of General William Henry Harrison, measuring 11 in. tall x 16 in. long x 12.375 in. wide. The underside of lid bears the period, printed label From Mrs. F. Martin's Round, Square and Fancy Bandbox Manufactory, Corner of South Street and Lovely Lane, Near Market street, Baltimore. Each side of the band box is wonderfully decorated with a log cabin, cider barrel, US flag, and a depiction of Harrison greeting a uniformed, disabled veteran of the Indian Wars who is on a peg leg with crutch, his dog behind. A steamboat on the river bearing the name Ohio is visible in the background, as well as the sun rising over the hills, which was undoubtedly inspired by the Ohio State Seal. The lid is also decorated with what appears to be a lakeside scene, showing animals playing beneath a tall tree in the foreground and what appears be a large building in the distance.

While the box and lid have undergone some surface wear and abrasions, the colors remain especially strong on the box. The details on the lid are a bit harder to make out as a result of more surface wear. Some chipping along the edges, especially along the lid and base of box. Few small holes in the band box.