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Retail Box
Retail Box

Retail Box

RetailerSold by G. Fox and Co. American, 1847 - 1993
Clothing MakerMade by Unknown
Dateabout 1950
MediumPrinted paper affixed to cardboard
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x height x width): 21 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2in. (54.6 x 8.9 x 8.9cm)
ClassificationsCommercial Objects
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Richard Koopman
DescriptionHard-sided two-piece dress box made of paper-covered cardboard. The base is covered in metallic gold paper with a matte finish; the lid is covered in a cream-colored paper decorated with a scroll border and graphics in gold metallic ink; the box is fitted inside with two pairs of linen tapes meant to secure object inside the box.
Object number1999.106.4a-b
MarkingsPrinted in gold ink on box lid: "The Speciality Shop / Fifth Floor / G. Fox & Co. / Hartford, Connecticut"
Subject Terms
    Collections
    • G. Fox & Co.
    On View
    Not on view
    Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1999.106.6a,b  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    G. Fox and Co.
    about 1980s
    Box
    G. Fox and Co.
    1960-1975
    Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1999.106.3a,b  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    G. Fox and Co.
    1960-1970
    Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1999.106.5a-b, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain
    G. Fox and Co.
    about 1960s - 1970s
    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
    Retail Box
    G. Fox and Co.
    1970-1994
    Gift of G. Fox & Co., 1949.2.8a-b, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain
    Colt Manufacturing Company
    1880-1915
    Gift of Ursula Korzenik, 1993.109.2a,b  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    G. Fox and Co.
    1950-1965
    Cigar Box
    G. Fox and Co.
    before 1947
    Gift of Mrs. Kenneth Kornrich, 1997.82.1a-b, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain
    G. Fox and Co.
    about 1950
    Gift of Lafayette J. Robertson, Jr., 1974.68.17a,b  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    G. Fox and Co.
    1940-1970