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Box for Infant's Shoes
Box for Infant's Shoes

Box for Infant's Shoes

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Christopher Robert Arno American, born 1963
RetailerSold by G. Fox and Co. American, founded 1847
Date1963-1964
MediumPlastic and paper-covered cardboard
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 2 1/2 x 4 x 4 1/2in. (6.4 x 10.2 x 11.4cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Marie Peichert
DescriptionBox for infant shoes, consisting of a clear plastic lid and a cardboard base; together, the pieces resemble a display case for the shoes. The sides of the box bottom are higher than the front and back, and the lid is molded to fit over them. The box bottom is printed with "Mrs. Day's Ideal" and "Crib Shoes", and there is an area for a gift inscription. The bottom is printed with the company label. One side of the top has two stickers, "$2.00" and "G. FOX & CO./ HARTFORD. CONNECTICUT/ 51/ 21/ A4".
Object number2002.61.14.2a,b
MarkingsThe box bottom is printed with "Mrs. Day's Ideal" and "Crib Shoes", and there is an area for a gift inscription. The bottom is printed with the company label. One side of the top has two stickers, "$2.00" and "G. FOX & CO./ HARTFORD. CONNECTICUT/ 51/ 21/ A4".
Collections
  • G. Fox & Co.
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