Case
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Beatrice Fox
American, 1887 - 1968
RetailerSold by
G. Fox and Co.
American, founded 1847
Dateabout 1947
MediumLeather, metal, velvet
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x diameter): 6 1/4 x 2 x 6in. (15.9 x 5.1 x 15.2cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of the children of Richard and Georgette Koopman
DescriptionTan leather rectangular pen case. There is an inscription on the top of the exterior wide panel. The interior of the case is covered in ivory vinyl fabric. The interior top wide panel has what appears to be a silver sticker with the G. Fox & Co. logo on it. The interior bottom wide panel is completely filled with a burgundy velvet cushion that is glued in place, and it has a pen loop in the middle.
Object number2007.24.13
MarkingsOn the interior top of the wide panel is a circular silver sticker with the G. Fox & Co. logo. "A century of Connecticut living / 1847 G. Fox & Co 1947" is printed on the sticker.Inscribed"BEATRICE FOX AUERBACH" printed in gold lettering on the top of the case.Collections
- G. Fox & Co.
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