Wave Crest Opalware Glass Collars and Cuffs Dresser or Jewelry Box by CF MonroeCollars and Cuffs Dresser Box, circa 1880 1890. When these boxes were made in 1880 1890 clothing was all handmade. Men wore undershirts which would protect their dress shirts from use, but the collar and the cuff area took the most abuse and would wear out the fastest. So to save money, shirts without collars and cuffs were made and the collars and cuffs were bought separately. That way the shirts could be washed by themselves and the cuffs and