19th Century Paint Decorated Box with Theorem Flowers and Marbled Paper Interior sculptural object especially the almost origami-like wrap

especially the almost origami-like wrap of her bonnet turning into shawl

but there it is)

I found this one in the Hudson River Valley a week or so ago

I might be inclined to frame this one behind glass to keep it safe and sound

19th Century Paint Decorated Box with Theorem Flowers and Marbled Paper Interior sculptural object especially the almost origami-like wrapA beauty of an antique paint decorated box, second half 19th century I believe, with theorem painted flowers over a sort of grain painted surface, plus gold flourishes at the corners. And with the happy surprise of hand marbled paper lining the interior, original period to it I do believe. (I'd guess there was once likely an interior tray too, which may have helped with keeping the paper of the lining in good shape.) Quite a radiance to the yellow and