Pillbox, Bleriot Monoplane

Small metal trapezoidal box with detatchable slightly domed lid. Lid depicts Bleriot monoplane ascending, flying to the viewer's left. Sky is blue and white, no distinct clouds or other features.. The edge of a grassy cliff is visible on the right, while waves are below the plane. Bordered in red, white, and blue rope. Lip is dull yellow, with a partial white area likely cut from another design on viewer's right. Lip extends about 1/2 depth of box. Box is unadorned brass color, with a worn and uneven upper edge. No maker marks on box or lid.

In the first decade after the Wright brothers' first successful flights in 1903, public fascination with aviation grew. The airplane soon became part of popular culture. Airplanes and flight related themes began to appear in jewelry, clocks, games, decorative boxes, postcards, and more. This small decorated box depicts a Bleriot Monoplane.