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Box

RetailerSold by G. Fox and Co. American, founded 1847
Date1960-1975
MediumPrinted paper-covered cardboard
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width x depth): 21 1/4 x 12 1/2 x 3 5/8in. (54 x 31.8 x 9.2cm)
ClassificationsCommercial Objects
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Richard Koopman
DescriptionTwo part box (probably a dress box) with a glossy white paper affixed to a cardboard base and a lid of glossy white paper printed with a bright, Kelly green graphic pattern with black graphics for the name of the department, "Plaza 5 / G. Fox & Co."
Object number1995.30.55a,b
MarkingsMarked on lid in black ink with name of department "Plaza 5 / G. Fox & Co." Notes"Plaza 5" was the name of a department at G. Fox & Co. It may have been named for the telephone exchange in Manhattan for the area around Fifth Avenue and the Plaza Hotel where many of New York City's stylish stores were located like Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman's and Bonwitt Teller's. (E. Blakelock)
Collections
  • G. Fox & Co.
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Prescription Box
G. Fox and Co.
1973
Retail Box
G. Fox and Co.
about 1950
Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1999.106.3a,b  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
G. Fox and Co.
1960-1970
Retail Box
G. Fox and Co.
1970-1994
Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1999.106.6a,b  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
G. Fox and Co.
about 1980s
Druggists' Powders Box
McNary and Buck
1850-1900
Gift of Jane Eleanor Hofer Kettendorf, 1994.59.87a,b  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society…
G. Fox and Co.
before 1994
Given in Memory of Ruth L. Gordon, 1993.8.0  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
G. Fox and Co.
1940-1970
Gift of Kay Hoffman, 1991.142.4a,b  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
G. Fox and Co.
1940-1970
Gift of Ursula Korzenik, 1993.109.2a,b  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
G. Fox and Co.
1950-1965
Gift of Rosemary Castonguay, 1997.11.6a,b  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
G. Fox and Co.
1960-1980