A rare 19th c. vegetation box in original salmon and blue paint.
Constructed in a trellis work design, the entirety of the body is comprised of pine wood slats arranged in a diagonal arrangement. Joinery is made using esrly iron square nails and joins at most of the lap joints of lattice work.
The sides are of solid pine wood joined with the same iron nails and feature a sloped and scalloped cutout. Paintwork on the sides are extremely lively and a focal point of the box: lattice work is painted on the exterior in diagonal fashion with the color scheme inverted and also features a series of finger dot decoration at the top. 
Trellis work in 19th c. New England arose quickly in the 1850s after Andrew J. Downing pioneered American design of gardening and landscape in homes. This box likely represents the fresh surge in trellis work in early Victorian homes, specifically being implied by the care and attention of detailing lattice painting on its sides as well as a vibrant color scheme.
Extremely visual with vibrancy kept in mind by the original maker celebrating fresh design changes in American culture of the period.
Remains in excellent condition with minimal wear being consistent with age and original use. Surface conditions are ideal with rich paint history and undisturbed qualities.
New England or NY origin. Ca. 1860. 23"T x 18"W x 7 1/2"D.