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Why is a shadow box called a shadow box, and not a showcase?

Military shadow boxes were originally simple boxes in which sailors retiring from shipboard service carried their belongings ashore. Superstition held that if the sailor's shadow touched shore before he set foot upon it, he would suffer ill luck. By carrying his belongings, a metaphorical "shadow" of himself, enclosed within the box?

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What are the advantages of using a shadow box?

A shadow box is basically a glorified picture frame. While in a real picture frame you are framing a photo or canvas art or a print, the shadow box allows you to frame any three-dimensional item. This option is great to display anything you feel fond of and that you want to feature in your home decor.

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What is the difference between a shadow box frame and a deep box frame?

Standard Box Frames (also known as Deep Box Frames) are 24mm deep. They have the classic box frame design, with a larger front panel in front of a smaller box section. Shadow Box Frames are 30mm deep, giving you more display space. They include a mount and have a modern, flat-sided design.

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What is toy safety?

Toy safety is the practice of ensuring that toys, especially those made for children, are safe, usually through the application of set safety standards. In many countries, commercial toys must be able to pass safety tests in order to be sold.

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