Luggage Tag
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Hazel E. Tryon
1904 - 2003
MakerMade by
National Tag
American
MediumPrinted cardboard with cotton string
DimensionsComponent (tag .24 length x width): 2 3/8 x 4 3/4in. (6 x 12.1cm)
Component (tag .25 length x width): 1 x 2 3/8in. (2.5 x 6cm)
Component (tag .25 length x width): 1 x 2 3/8in. (2.5 x 6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of the estate of Hazel E. Martino
DescriptionGrey cardboard luggage tag (.24) with black printing. Side 1 reads, "The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company/ This Baggage is the Property of/ Name______/ (Permanent Address)/ Street______/ City_____ State______" (.24), Side 2 reads, "Please place a tag on or inside each piece of baggage with your name and permanent address,/ whether if it's checked or carried with you on train."
"Should your baggage go astray this tag will/ facilitate its return."
The second luggage tag (.25) is only printed on one side. It reads, "Parcel Room/ Series G (space) 75201".
"Should your baggage go astray this tag will/ facilitate its return."
The second luggage tag (.25) is only printed on one side. It reads, "Parcel Room/ Series G (space) 75201".
Object number2003.27.24-.25
MarkingsOn each tag, printing is next to the hole for string, at the narrowest side.Tag .24 reads, "Nat'l Tag. Camb, Mass." Tag .25 reads, "American Tag Co. Belleville, N.J."
Subject Terms
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1960-1970
Dennison Manufacturing Co.
