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Gift of Henry W. Erving, 1927.11.2 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Paperweight
Gift of Henry W. Erving, 1927.11.2 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Paperweight

Subject The Capitol City Lumber Co. American, founded 1893
MediumBronze
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 1/2 × 4 × 2 1/2in. (1.3 × 10.2 × 6.4cm)
ClassificationsDecorative Objects
Credit LineGift of Henry W. Erving
DescriptionA bronze paperweight issued by The Capitol City Lumber Company of Hartford, Connecticut. The paperweight has a view of the company's plant above the inscription. The bottom has a knob on each corner for standing.
Object number1927.11.2
InscribedRecto, inscribed: "THE CAPITOL CITY LUMBER CO./ HARTFORD -- CONNECTICUT"
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    On View
    Not on view
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