Early 20th Century Vintage English Laundry Mailing Box

Fun, kitschy early 20th century vintage English laundry mailing box with a ‘soap suds’ theme. From the 1910s into the 1960s, mailing laundry was an attractive option for anyone without the time, means, or resources to do the chore themselves and shipping grubby clothes home to mother was cheaper than a professional cleaner. It suited undergraduates, summer campers, military personnel, and others. Types of containers varied, but they were all made of durable materials; able to withstand repeated opening, closing, and sealing; and be of a manageable size. Ready for multiple trips, the mailing label and postage could be slipped into a small frame on the lid, which itself could be secured and released from the box many times with the buckle and strapping. This laundry box is constructed of cardboard with a cotton web strap and reinforced corners and would have been mailed inside a protective canvas encasing. The last two photos show another box for sale in my shop (five total are for sale) and is not included in the sale.

Dimensions:
24″ W x 6.75″ D x 14″ H

In very good vintage condition considering age and history. Zoom in on photos to see any imperfections which include normal wear for a vintage item.