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Connecticut Historical Society collection, 1991.185.0  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Societ…
Folding Paper Drinking Cup
Connecticut Historical Society collection, 1991.185.0 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Folding Paper Drinking Cup

Date1910-1920
MediumPaper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 3 5/8 x 3 1/4 x 1/4in. (9.2 x 8.3 x 0.6cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Description[White paper envelope, red and black printing, image of drinking cup surrounded by text. Envelope remains sealed, cup is inside.]
Object number1991.185.0
MarkingsThe front of the envelope reads: "THE "PURIFIED" ASEPTIC PAPER / DRINKING CUP" , "HEALTH INSURANCE IN ITS CHEAPEST FORM", "GET THE / HABIT. / DONT USE / PUBLIC / DRINKING / CUPS.", "PUT THIS / IN YOUR / VEST POCKET/ OR / PURSE. / NEVER BE / WITHOUT / ONE.", "5¢ EACH. 3 FOR 10¢. 8 FOR 25¢.", "The E. Tucker's Sons Co., / 264 Trumbull St., Hartford, Conn."
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