{"product_id":"antique-19th-century-french-floral-cartonnage-box-borders","title":"Antique 19th-Century French Floral Cartonnage Box Borders","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd authentic 19th-century Parisian charm to your next bookbinding, cartonnage, or mixed-media project with these original antique French decorative paper border strips (galons de cartonnage).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating to the late 1800s, these unused deadstock strips were originally printed in France to trim the edges of luxury perfume, soap, and confectionery boxes. Each strip features vibrant, matte pigments showcasing intricate white C-scroll cartouches, a rich cornflower-blue border, and faux-woodgrain shading. Inside the ornamental panels are lush botanical clusters of purple irises, yellow roses, red poppies, and orange tulips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause they remain unused and crisp, they are ideal for framing as miniature wall art, embellishing handmade journals and keepsake boxes, or restoring antique dollhouses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Specifications\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: France\u003cbr\u003e• Era: Late 19th Century (circa 1870–1890)\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: 6\" L x 1.5\" W \u003cbr\u003e• Quantity: Sold individually. \u003cbr\u003e• Condition: Excellent antique deadstock condition. Colors remain bright and vivid, with minor age-appropriate edge wear and natural paper toning on the reverse. No modern reproductions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monahan Papers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61013326594334,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6170\/1150\/files\/2026-08-1317.37.40.jpg?v=1794678687","url":"https:\/\/www.monahanpapers.co\/products\/antique-19th-century-french-floral-cartonnage-box-borders","provider":"Monahan Papers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}