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Gift of Lafayette J. Robertson, Jr., 1974.68.17a,b  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Hat Box
Gift of Lafayette J. Robertson, Jr., 1974.68.17a,b © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Hat Box

DistributorDistributed by G. Fox and Co. American, 1847 - 1993
Date1940-1970
MediumPrinted paper, cardboard, cord
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x diameter): 7 1/4 x 13 7/8in. (18.4 x 35.2cm)
ClassificationsCommercial Objects
Credit LineGift of Lafayette J. Robertson, Jr.
DescriptionRound, two-piece hatbox made of paper mounted on cardboard; with purple yarn handle attached to either side. The lid is covered with beige paper printed in blue with "G. FOX & CO./ ESTABLISHED 1847 HARTFORD". The base of the box is covered in paper printed with a park scene of trees, horsedrawn carriages, cyclists, including a bicycle-built-for-two, family with a child holding a toy hoop. The base of the box is covered with red paper.
Object number1974.68.17a,b
MarkingsMarked on lid in blue ink: "G. Fox & CO. / ESTABLISHED 1847 HARTFORD"
Subject Terms
    Collections
    • G. Fox & Co.
    On View
    Not on view
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    G. Fox and Co.
    1940-1970
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    G. Fox and Co.
    1940-1970
    Gift of Theresa R. Shapleigh, 1993.35.2a,b  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
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    about 1947
    Gift of Mrs. Cora Webb, 1986.158.6a,b  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Mrs. Cora Webb
    1947-1970
    Prescription Box
    G. Fox and Co.
    1973
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    Katherine Entress Locke
    1940-1970
    Retail Box
    G. Fox and Co.
    about 1950
    Retail Box
    G. Fox and Co.
    1970-1994
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    G. Fox and Co.
    1960-1975
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    Sheldon, Harris & Williams
    1850-1900
    Cigar Box
    G. Fox and Co.
    before 1947
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    G. Fox and Co.
    1950-1965