Gift of Christine Ritok, 2017.26.2, Connecticut Historical Society

Swift Gold Leaf Envelope

MakerMade by M. Swift & Sons, Inc. American

Mediumpaper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: 4 × 3 1/2in. (10.2 × 8.9cm)

ClassificationsEquipment

Credit LineGift of Christine Ritok

DescriptionEmpty light blue paper envelope for M. Swift & Sons 23 K Gold Leaf with a red argyle pattern and red and blue text.

Object number2017.26.2

InscribedFront: “SURFACE GILDING / 3⅜ X 3⅜ XX DEEP / SWIFT GOLD LEAF / SWIFT PRE-BURNISHED GLOSSY GOLD® 23 K / M. SWIFT & SONS INC. ONE BOOK 25 LEAVES / TEN LOVE LANE / HARTFORD, CONN. 06101 / MADE IN U.S.A. SINCE 1887”

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