Prescription Box
RetailerSold by
G. Fox and Co.
(American, founded 1847)
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Georgette Auerbach
(1916 - 2004)
MakerBox made by
Unknown
Date1973
MediumCardboard covered with paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 13/16 x 4 5/8 x 1 5/16in. (2.1 x 11.7 x 3.4cm)
ClassificationsCommercial Objects
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Richard Koopman
Object number1999.106.10
DescriptionRectangular hinged cardboard box covered with glossy blue paper, with strips of white glossy paper adhered to the side of the edges of the top and bottom. A white glossy paper label printed in blue ink adhered to the top reads, "G. FOX & CO. / PRESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT / HARTFORD, CONN. / SERVING CONNECTICUT SINCE 1847"
On the interior, a preprinted blue and white self-stick label is adhered to the lid, and reads, "G. FOX & CO. / PRESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT / Morris A. Shenker, Reg. Pharm., Mgr. / 960 MAIN ST. HARTFORD, CONN. PHONE 522-5151"
On the interior, a preprinted blue and white self-stick label is adhered to the lid, and reads, "G. FOX & CO. / PRESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT / Morris A. Shenker, Reg. Pharm., Mgr. / 960 MAIN ST. HARTFORD, CONN. PHONE 522-5151"
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Status
Not on view
mid 20th century