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Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1999.88.8a-c, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain
Hat Box and Delivery Tag
Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1999.88.8a-c, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain

Hat Box and Delivery Tag

RetailerSold by G. Fox and Co. American, 1847 - 1993
Dateabout 1960
MediumPrinted paper, cardboard satin braided cord and brass eyelets
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x diameter): 6 3/4 x 11in. (17.1 x 27.9cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Richard Koopman
DescriptionRound, two-piece hatbox covered with paper printed in blue and black with images to commemorate the centennial of G. Fox & Co. These images include the Tower of Trinity Chapel, the Travelers Insurance Co., the Old State House, the Aetna Life Insurance Co., and G. Fox & Co. A twisted satin cord in "Connecticut blue" forms a handle and the original delivery tag is still attached, addressed to Georgette Koopman, 17 Brookside Boulevard, West Hartford, CT 06107.
Object number1999.88.8a-c
InscribedA delivery tag attached to the hatbox is addressed to: Georgette Koopman, 17 Brookside Blvd., West Hartford, CT, 06107.
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  • G. Fox & Co.
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2015.38.4 Gift of Rena Koopman (c) 2015 Connecticut Historial Society
Georgette Auerbach
circa 1946
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 Mrs. Cora Webb, 1986.158.6a,b  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Mrs. Cora Webb
1947-1970
Gift of Theresa R. Shapleigh, 1993.35.2a,b  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
G. Fox and Co.
about 1947
Gift of Helene and Fred Voto, 2007.57.0  © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Dechert
1936
Gift of Lafayette J. Robertson, Jr., 1974.68.17a,b  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
G. Fox and Co.
1940-1970
Woman's Shoes
Georgette Auerbach
1955-1960
Man's Shoes and Original Box
G. Fox and Co.
about 1970-1975