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File Box
File Box

File Box

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Beatrice Fox American, 1887 - 1968
RetailerSold by G. Fox and Co. American, founded 1847
MediumLeather, metal, cardboard, paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: 12 1/2 x 11in. (31.8 x 27.9cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of the children of Richard and Georgette Koopman
DescriptionSquare spotted patterned file box with blank pages inside. The box has a metal clasp that opens the top and reveals '3 ring binder' style paper inside. It appears that this folder was never used as none of the paper has been written on. The spine of the binder is covered in tan colored fake leather, and contains all the inscriptions and markings. On the top of the spine is piece of paper that is glued on, and fraying at the corners.
Object number2007.24.26
Markings"From / To / G. Fox & Co / Commercial Stationers / Hartford, Conn" is printed in black ink on the lower part of the leather spine of the folder.Inscribed"Beatrice Fox Auerback / Personal" is typed on a small piece of paper that is glued to the top of the file spine.
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