Receipt Book
Date1940-1984
MediumClothbound receipt book with printed paper receipts held by a spring-loaded, plated metal clip mechanism
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 9 x 5 1/2 x 5/8in. (22.9 x 14 x 1.6cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of the Aiello Family
DescriptionBlack, faux-lizard, embossed paper-covered linen receipt book containing a printed receipt pad used by a furniture salesman at G. Fox & Co. as well as a printed business card that also belonged to A. M. Aiello, a salesman of modern dinettes at G. Fox & Co.
Object number2007.42.2
MarkingsPrinted paper manufacturer's label affixed to inside cover (printed in black ink on white paper): "[partially covered by another label] Reg. U.S. PAT. OFF. / 1909; NOV. 13, 1900; MAR. 36, 1907; / 1911; JAN. 20, 1914; OCT. 19, 1915 / THIS COVER IS A PRODUCT OF THE SHELBY SALESBOOK CO. / SHELBY, OHIO / Manufacturers of / PRINTED BUSINESS FORMS / FOR / EVERY KIND OF BUSINESS / RETAIL - WHOLESALE - MANUFACTURING / MANIFOLD / BOOKS / SALESBOOKS / AUTOGRAPHIC REGISTERS / REGISTER STATIONARY / SPEEDISETS / CONTINUOUS FORMS / PRINTED FORMS FOR EVERY PURPOSE / ..."; white metal springloaded clip mechanism marked: "THE SHELBY SALESBOOK COMPANY"InscribedInscribed in red paint on front cover in manuscript print: "Al Aiello"; other illegible numbers or letters written in red on cover.Collections
- G. Fox & Co.
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