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Gift of Tim and Marie Griffin, 2016.42.1 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
G. Fox Women's Shorts
Gift of Tim and Marie Griffin, 2016.42.1 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

G. Fox Women's Shorts

RetailerSold by G. Fox and Co. American, founded 1847
Date1980-1989
Mediumpolyester; cotton; metal
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (1: overall length x width of blue shorts): 21 × 14 1/2in. (53.3 × 36.8cm)
Primary Dimensions (2: overall length x width of brown shorts): 21 × 14 1/2in. (53.3 × 36.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Tim and Marie Griffin
Description(1) Navy blue women's shorts bought at G. Fox. Size 17/18 (Average for those 5' 2" to 5' 6"). Vertical pleats down front and back of shorts. Pocket on wearer's right side. Tan, braided belt with brass buckle. Five belt loops. Shorts fastened with a zipper and one button. White lining along interior waistline. Three tags attached to shorts. Two tags advertisements for the clothing company. Third tag for G. Fox indicating a $4.00 price tag.

(2) Brown women's shorts bought at G. Fox. Size 17/18 (Average for those 5' 2" to 5' 6"). Vertical pleats down front and back of shorts. Pocket on wearer's right side. Tan, braided belt with brass buckle. Five belt loops. Shorts fastened with a zipper and one button. White lining along interior waistline. Three tags attached to shorts. Two tags advertisements for the clothing company. Third tag for G. Fox indicating a $4.00 price tag.
Object number2016.42.1-2
Markings(1) Blue shorts

Paper tag attached to wearer's right side with orange string: (Side 1) "Proportioned/custom fit.../AVERAGE/for those/5' 2" TO 5' 6"" (Side 2) "Proportioned/custom fit.../AVERAGE/for those/5' 2" TO 5' 6"/EXCLUSIVE OF ORNAMENTATION RN 36526/190/ALL COTTON/STYLE 254/SIZE 18"

Paper tag attached to wearer's right side with white string: (Side 1) "Brigadier/WITH THE NORFIX SILICONE FINISH/65% FORTREL POLYESTER/35% FINE COMBED COTTON/WASHER 'N' DRYER/Fabrics/Pacific/PACIFIC MILLS FABRICS, NEW YORK, NY PRINTED IN USA" (Side 2) Washing instructions

Paper tag attached to wearer's left side with plastic tag: "G. FOX & CO./HARTFORD, CONN./SIZE 17/$4.00/ 103 33 254 65135"


(2) Brown shorts

Paper tag attached to wearer's right side with orange string: (Side 1) "Proportioned/custom fit.../AVERAGE/for those/5' 2" TO 5' 6"/FOR GIRLS WHO WANT TO LOOK.../PantsMaster/of New England" (Side 2) "Proportioned/custom fit.../AVERAGE/for those/5' 2" TO 5' 6"/EXCLUSIVE OF ORNAMENTATION RN 36526/190/ALL COTTON/STYLE 254/SIZE 18/FOR GIRLS WHO WANT TO LOOK.../PantsMaster of New England"

Paper tag attached to wearer's right side with white string: (Side 1) "Brigadier/WITH THE NORFIX SILICONE FINISH/65% FORTREL POLYESTER/35% FINE COMBED COTTON/WASHER 'N' DRYER/Fabrics/Pacific/PACIFIC MILLS FABRICS, NEW YORK, NY PRINTED IN USA" (Side 2) Washing instructions

Paper tag attached to wearer's right side with plastic tag: "G. FOX & CO./HARTFORD, CONN./SIZE 17/$4.00/ 103 33 254 65135"
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