Gift of Kay Hoffman, 1991.142.4a,b © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Hat Box

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

Date1940-1970

MediumPrinted paper affixed to cardboard with cord handle and brass grommets

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x diameter): 7 x 14in. (17.8 x 35.6cm)

ClassificationsCommercial Objects

Credit LineGift of Kay Hoffman

DescriptionRound, two-piece hatbox made of printed paper affixed to cardboard with a handle fashioned from blue cord made to commemorate the centennial of the founding of the G. Fox & Co. department store in Hartford. The lid is blue and the box has a black background with the buildings, etc. outlined in blue with white highlights. Among the images depicted on the hatbox are the Old State House, the Traveler’s Insurance Co. building, the Tower of Trinity Chapel, the Horace Bushnell Memorial Hall, the Connecticut State Supreme Court Building, the Congregational Church of Farmington, the Aetna Life Insurance Co., and G. Fox & Co.

Object number1991.142.4a,b

MarkingsMarked on lid and base: "G. FOX & CO. HARTFORD CONNECTICUT SERVING CONNECTICUT SINCE 1847" and along the bottom edge of base, "Old State House designed by Bulfinch - Travelers Insurance Company Tower of Trinity Chapel - Horace Bushnell Memorial Hall - Connecticut State Supreme Court Building - Congregational Church of Farmington - Aetna Life Insurance Co. and Affiliates - G. Fox & Company, Established 1847". InscribedInscribed in pencil on side of lid: "K. WHITE / White Organdy"NotesHistorical Note: G. Fox & Co. department store of Hartford, Connecticut celebrated its centennial in 1947. (Blakelock 5/1/2009)

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