Writing Paper with Labels in Original Box
RetailerSold by
G. Fox and Co.
(American, founded 1847)
MakerMade by
White & Wyckoff
(American)
Date1930-1970
MediumPaper, cardboard, ribbon
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: 8 x 6in. (20.3 x 15.2cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of the children of Richard and Georgette Koopman
Object number2007.24.18a-e
DescriptionBox of airmail stationary in original box; (a) the box lid is cardboard covered in glossy black paper printed with four parallel gold lines and gold lettering: "FOXTEX / Writing Paper / G. Fox & Co." A white label printed in blue and red that reads: "AIR MAIL" is affixed to the bottom right corner of the box lid. (b) The bottom of the box is covered in glossy white paper and has two white labels. A manufacturer's label affixed to the top left of the base reads: "White & Wyckoff / 68-898P / 100 Sheets / White / Made in USA" and a white price tag printed in blue and black ink affixed to the bottom left hand corner reads" G.FOX & CO. / HARTFORD-CONNECTICUT / 14 /02 /B3 / 60755 /$1.29" The price is crossed out in red ink and fifty cents has been handwritten over the original.
(c) Fifty sheets of airmail weight paper are tied with a crimson bow and two sheets of air mail stickers (d, e) are printed in red ink with the image of an airmail printed in blue ink.
(c) Fifty sheets of airmail weight paper are tied with a crimson bow and two sheets of air mail stickers (d, e) are printed in red ink with the image of an airmail printed in blue ink.
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Status
Not on view
before 1952
