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Gift of G. Fox & Co., 1949.6.0 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Wrapping Paper
Gift of G. Fox & Co., 1949.6.0 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Wrapping Paper

Retailer (American)
Maker
Date1850-1900
MediumBrown paper and ink
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 11 x 14in. (27.9 x 35.6cm)
ClassificationsCommercial Objects
Credit LineGift of G. Fox & Co.
DescriptionPiece of brown wrapping paper printed in black ink with the name of Geo. O. Sawyer, a manufacturer and retailer of woman's and infant's clothing in Hartford, CT.
Object number1949.6.0
NotesGeorge O. Sawyer and C.H. Emmons were partners in Sawyer and Co., which sold ladies goods in Hartford, Connecticut. Their store at 420 Main Street burned on January 9, 1887.
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