Gift of Theresa R. Shapleigh, 1993.35.2a,b © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Hat Box

DistributorDistributed by G. Fox and Co. American, 1847 - 1993

Dateabout 1947

MediumPrinted paper mounted on cardboard with cord handle and metal grommets

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x diameter): 6 1/2 x 11 1/4in. (16.5 x 28.6cm)

ClassificationsCommercial Objects

Credit LineGift of Theresa R. Shapleigh

DescriptionSmall round two-piece hatbox consisting of taupe colored box with lid secured with a twisted cord in Connecticut blue. Printed on the lid in blue ink is: "100 Years / G. FOX & CO. / HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT / A CENTURY OF CONNECTICUT LIVING / 1847 -1947" with an image of the G. Fox department store in Hartford; printed in gray ink around rim of lid: "G. Fox & Co. 100 Years in Connecticut".

Object number1993.35.2a,b

MarkingsMarked on lid in blue ink: "100 Years / G. FOX & CO. / HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT / A CENTURY OF CONNECTICUT LIVING / 1847 -1947" and printed in gray ink around rim of lid: "G. Fox & Co. 100 Years in Connecticut"

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