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Fasteners

Fasteners

Date1960s
MediumChromium plated stamped brass and cardboard
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (card height x width): 3 1/2 x 2 3/8in. (8.9 x 6cm)
Component (diameter of snaps): 1/4in. (0.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Constance Hightower
DescriptionWhite cardboard with red and blue printing on the front and black printing on the back. Twelve two-piece 1/4 inch brass snaps are snapped together through holes in the cardboard to keep them attached. Printing on top front reads: "Prims/ #3031/ Premium Quality/ SNAP FASTENERS/ BRASS- RUSTPROOF/ SIZE/ 4/0/ 30¢". Two ovals at bottom, one saying "12 CT." and the other "QUALITY ASSURED/ by Prim/ FOR THAT PROFESSIONAL LOOK". At the very bottom of the front side: "WILLIAM PRYM, INC. DAYVILLE, CONN. 06241". The back is also printed, listing several uses for the snaps, and repeating the maker name at bottom.
Object number2000.158.4
Inscribed"Prims/ #3031/ Premium Quality/ SNAP FASTENERS/ BRASS- RUSTPROOF/ SIZE/ 4/0/ 30¢" printed at top front. Two ovals at bottom, one saying "12 CT." and the other "QUALITY ASSURED/ by Prim/ FOR THAT PROFESSIONAL LOOK". At the very bottom of the front side: "WILLIAM PRYM, INC. DAYVILLE, CONN. 06241". The back is also printed, listing several uses for the snaps, and repeating the maker name at bottom.
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