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Gift of the children of Richard and Georgette Koopman, 2007.24.6, Connecticut Historical Societ…
Eyeglass Case
Gift of the children of Richard and Georgette Koopman, 2007.24.6, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain

Eyeglass Case

Retailer (American, founded 1847)
Datemid 20th century
MediumSilk, cotton thread
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 3/8 x 6 1/2 x 3 1/8in. (1 x 16.5 x 7.9cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of the children of Richard and Georgette Koopman
DescriptionA black fabric eyeglasses soft case with the clothing labels from the various departments of G. Fox & Co. sewn on with red thread.

Clothing department labels include, "DEB SHOP", "Bridal Salon", "Sportwear", The Specialty Shop", "The MADISON SHOP", and "SPORTS & COUNTRY CLOTHES", along with several of the store's generic labels.
Object number2007.24.6
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Collections
Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman and Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1980.87.24  © 2009 The Connecticut Histor…
Lewis Fox family
1970-1979
2015.77.31 © 2015 The Connecticut Historical Society
Jennie M. Wittman
1850-1950
Gift of Rosemary Castonguay, 1997.11.3  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
G. Fox and Co.
1965-1975
Gift of Kay Hoffman, 1991.11.6  Photograph by David Stansbury.  © 2009 The Connecticut Historic…
Christian Dior
about 1963-1964
Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman and Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1980.87.36  © 2009 The Connecticut Histor…
Lewis Fox family
1950-1970
Gift of Paige Adams, 2005.171.1a,b  Photograph by David Stansbury  © 2008 The Connecticut Histo…
Jeanne P. Adams
about 1969-1972
Gift of Marie Peichert, 1997.104.9  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
G. Fox and Co.
1920-1940
Gift of the children of Richard and Georgette Koopman, 2007.24.40a-b, Connecticut Historical So…
G. Fox and Co.
1965
Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman and Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1980.87.25  © 2009 The Connecticut Histor…
Lewis Fox family
1970-1979
Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman and Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1980.87.39  © 2009 The Connecticut Histor…
Lewis Fox family
1950-1980