Prims By the Water

Monday, December 16, 2019

Pantry Goodness


Hope everyone had a great weekend!
I want to thank Barb and Sandy
for coming over for their personal tour
of our home.
I had fun showing you around.

Thank you also Sandy for candy the books.
After you left, I added them to my desk.

Barb your rugs are amazing and so loved
the colors of them all! 


Today's post I want to talk about
pantry boxes.
[pictured above]


The Shakers invented pantry boxes
after immigrating to the colonies
around 1774.


They created these bentwood boxes
by soaking or steaming the wood so that
it would bend into the shape they wanted.


They also created these boxes to fit
inside one another.


These were the first stackable boxes
to be sold and only available to
the wealthy as it would cost an entire days
wages to purchase one of these stacks. 


Today's market, the blues and reds
depending on their condition will
also fetch a high price.


$200 to $500 each,
Who knew these pantry boxes
would be worth even more than back
in the 1700's.

I was lucky to purchase mine at auctions,
flea markets and yard sales over the years.


I have a four day work week.
Then off on vacation until the first of the year.
Looking forward to some time off.

Pantry Blessings To All!
Janie






20 comments:

  1. At the old shaker village in our area they are still making them the old way. they are pretty.
    cathy

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  2. I have a number of pantry boxes, but never bought a painted one. Just can't justify spending that much $$.
    Too bad I'm not closer. I'd love to see your house. Simply beautiful.
    So nice you will have a little vacation soon :)

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  3. Happy vacation and Merry Christmas!

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    1. Thanks looking forward to it.. but will be working on things for the store...fun work though. Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 to you too! Janice

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  4. These are truly treasures! So pretty too. Have a good work week and then enjoy that time off!

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  5. Beautiful!
    Enjoy your time off ☺️
    Rose

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  6. Your home decor is very beautiful. Enjoy your little vacation.
    Hugs, Julia

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  7. Janice, I love those pantry boxes and I have a few --made out of cardboard and painted by me hahaha! That Santa that I spy is simply beautiful. I know I have a lot of stuff but you have the real thing. All so pretty. Have a wonderful vacation and a Merry Christmas. See you next year..xxoJudy

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  8. I do love Shaker style and it is interesting for me to know a little more background on them now. Thanks!

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    1. You are very welcome Jeanie. Thanks for stopping by! Janice

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  9. Thank you for the history lesson and a big thank you for the invitation to view your wonderful home. I enjoy your photos within your blog,It was a real privilege to see how it all fits together to make a perfect picture. It was also a pleasure to meet Barb and view her work. Thank you so much

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    1. Loved having you over. We need to get together more often! Janice

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  10. Wish I could come tour it all look so wonderful Love the country look
    I will be back
    Laura

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  11. Thank you Laura. I love this look too! Janice

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