| Posted by Andy Griffin in History
Wooden boxes are so common; most people don’t give much thought as to their uses. For hundreds of years, wooden boxes have been go-to containers, widely available to most people. The wealthy could invest in the artisan work needed to produce brass or iron boxes, but anyone with a saw and a few nails could make a wooden box. Hardwood boxes were strong and sturdy, suitable for all types of travels. Almost every child has heard tall tales of pirates burying treasure in wooden chests. Whether those stories are true is up for debate, but wooden boxes were used aboard ships...