{"product_id":"vintage-green-metal-recipe-box-recipes","title":"Vintage Green Metal Recipe Box with Recipes | Estate Sale Family Kitchen Ephemera","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003eThis vintage green metal recipe box came from an estate sale and is packed full of family recipes, handwritten cards, typed pages, stained clippings, and well-used kitchen paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003eIt is not tidy, polished, or pretending to be new — it is the kind of recipe box that looks like it actually lived in a working kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003eDetails\u003cbr data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003e• Era: Likely mid-to-late 20th century\u003cbr data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003e• Item type: Metal recipe box with recipe cards, clippings, and paper ephemera\u003cbr data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003e• Materials: Painted metal box; paper recipe cards, newspaper clippings, magazine clippings, handwritten notes, typed recipes\u003cbr data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003e• Color: Dark forest green metal box with cream, tan, white, and assorted printed recipe papers inside\u003cbr data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1839\"\u003e• Measurements: 5 x 4 x 3 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1874\"\u003e• Texture \/ finish: Painted metal with surface wear; aged paper with folds, stains, tears, and handwritten\/typed details\u003cbr data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003e• Maker \/ mark: No visible maker’s mark shown in photos\u003cbr data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003e• Style \/ subject notes: Estate sale family recipe collection with tabbed dividers, clipped recipes, handwritten notes, and kitchen-use patina\u003cbr data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2200\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested use: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-recipe-boxes-unique-estate-kitchen-finds\" title=\"Vintage Recipe Boxes Unique Estate Kitchen Finds\"\u003eKitchen ephemera collection\u003c\/a\u003e, vintage cookbook display, recipe research, junk journal supply, family-history display, nostalgic shelf styling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2384\"\u003eCondition Grade: Fair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2699\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2398\"\u003e• Metal recipe box is present with lid and base\u003cbr data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2448\"\u003e• Box is packed full of handwritten, typed, and clipped recipes\u003cbr data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2514\"\u003e• Alphabet tab dividers are visible\u003cbr data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2552\"\u003e• Strong estate-sale kitchen history and real-use character\u003cbr data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2614\"\u003e• Nice fit for collectors of cookbooks, recipe ephemera, and domestic paper history\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"3158\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2717\"\u003e• Metal box has visible scratches, scuffs, chips, finish wear, and small spots of paint loss\u003cbr data-start=\"2809\" data-end=\"2812\"\u003e• Lid does not appear to close flush because the box is very full\u003cbr data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"2880\"\u003e• Paper recipes are heavily worn with stains, tears, folds, discoloration, uneven edges, and age toning\u003cbr data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"2986\"\u003e• Some clippings and cards are fragile from use and age\u003cbr data-start=\"3041\" data-end=\"3044\"\u003e• Contents have not been inventoried recipe-by-recipe\u003cbr data-start=\"3097\" data-end=\"3100\"\u003e• Odor is not confirmed — check before listing if needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3160\" data-end=\"3207\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3160\" data-end=\"3207\"\u003eSee all photos for detail — sold as pictured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3209\" data-end=\"3403\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3228\" data-end=\"3231\"\u003e• Near Fine — minimal wear; clean.\u003cbr data-start=\"3265\" data-end=\"3268\"\u003e• Very Good — light wear; clean; minor flaws.\u003cbr data-start=\"3313\" data-end=\"3316\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Good — noticeable wear.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3341\" data-end=\"3344\"\u003e• Fair — heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3405\" data-end=\"3787\"\u003eCollector's Notes\u003cbr data-start=\"3422\" data-end=\"3425\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3405\" data-end=\"3787\"\u003eThis is the kind of kitchen find that connects directly to Reading Vintage’s cookbook world. Handwritten recipes, stained clippings, and torn paper edges can look messy at first glance, but for the right collector, those are the pieces that show use, memory, and everyday cooking history. Not pristine. Definitely not boring. Very much a “someone made this” box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3405\" data-end=\"3787\"\u003eA recipe box for the person who likes their kitchen history with handwriting, stains, and a little flour-dusted mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (no surprises)\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48472598741247,"sku":"A1 – T 1–2 676","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/vintage-green-metal-recipe-box-recipes-front.jpg?v=1777671811","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/vintage-green-metal-recipe-box-recipes","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}