Letter Stamps and Original Box
ManufacturerManufactured by
S. Silliman & Co.
(American, 1830s - late 19th century)
Date1870s-1880s
MediumLetter Stamps: Coca wood and metal.
Box: Paper.
DimensionsComponent (height x width x depth of box): 1 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 5in. (4.4 x 8.9 x 12.7cm)
Component (height x diameter of letter stamps): 2 7/8 x 15/16in. (7.3 x 2.4cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
Object number2006.46.2.1a,b-.6a,b
DescriptionBox of five cocoa wood letter stamps, each with a metal screw-on cap. The cap is circular, with hatching on the top side.
The two-piece paper box is covered with printed paper in an off-white and light brown geometric pattern. A green paper label printed in black ink is affixed to one short side of the box. The label reads, "1 Doz. No. 1/ CHECKED, COCOA WOOD/ LETTER STAMPS,/ Manufactured by/ S. SILLIMAN & CO./ Chester, Conn."
The two-piece paper box is covered with printed paper in an off-white and light brown geometric pattern. A green paper label printed in black ink is affixed to one short side of the box. The label reads, "1 Doz. No. 1/ CHECKED, COCOA WOOD/ LETTER STAMPS,/ Manufactured by/ S. SILLIMAN & CO./ Chester, Conn."
Status
Not on view
Beatrice Fox
Bridgeport Gun Implement Co.