Gift of Ursula Korzenik, 1995.119.0a,b © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Carbon Paper in Box

MakerMade by G. Fox and Co. American, founded 1847

Date1940-1968

MediumPaper covered cardboard, carbon paper, ink

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width x depth): 11 3/8 x 8 7/8 x 5/8in. (28.9 x 22.5 x 1.6cm)

ClassificationsEquipment

Credit LineGift of Ursula Korzenik

DescriptionThe box of carbon paper from G. Fox & Co. stationary department is black with a silver label printed in dark green ink with two rampant lions and an "F" in the center. The box contains two sheafs of carbon paper.

Object number1995.119.0a-c

MarkingsSilver metallic label on lid printed in green ink: "G. FOX & CO. / ESTABLISHED 1847 TELEPHONE 2- 5151 / QUALITY / PLAIRE ET SATISFAIRE / CARBON / PAPER";

White paper label printed with black ink affixed to end of box lid: "BLACK 127 STANDARD WEIGHT 8 1/2 X 11; stamped in black ink: "18 $8 1/2 x 11";

White price tag affixed to back of box: "G. FOX & CO., INC. / I 8 /14 / $1.98"

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