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hatboxes

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plural of hatbox

as in bandboxes

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compartments

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Originally designed to organize individual pieces of metal type for printing, these wooden trays feature dozens of compartments of varying sizes and are perfectly suited for displaying your most treasured trinkets.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026
Baker uses the two closed, flip-up compartments for slim shoes like loafers and the open lower shelf to house a variety of larger pairs.

— Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2026

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