Gift of G. Fox & Co., 1949.6.0 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Wrapping Paper

RetailerSold by George O. Sawyer American

Date1850-1900

MediumBrown paper and ink

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 11 x 14in. (27.9 x 35.6cm)

ClassificationsCommercial Objects

Credit LineGift of G. Fox & Co.

DescriptionPiece of brown wrapping paper printed in black ink with the name of Geo. O. Sawyer, a manufacturer and retailer of woman's and infant's clothing in Hartford, CT.

Object number1949.6.0

MarkingsPrinted in black ink on front of wrapping paper: "GEO. O. SAWYER,/ Manufacturer of / Wedding Outfits, Infants' wardrobes / HOOP SKIRTS, CORSETS, / Ladies', Misses' and Children's Underwear, / SUITS AND CLOAKS. / Cloaks Made to Order. Materials and Trimmings a Specialty. / 418 & 420 MAIN ST., HARTFORD, CONN."InscribedInscribed in ink on recto at upper left with "57100"NotesGeorge O. Sawyer and C.H. Emmons were partners in Sawyer and Co., which sold ladies goods in Hartford, Connecticut. Their store at 420 Main Street burned on January 9, 1887.

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