Stool
Furniture MakerMade by
Nevco Wood Products Company
American
Date1948-1960
Mediumwood
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width x depth): 17 5/8 × 12 × 13in. (44.8 × 30.5 × 33cm)
ClassificationsFurniture
Credit LineGift of Irving D. Moy
DescriptionA wood stool used at Wing Lee Laundry in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Made by Nevco Wood Products Company. Most of the stain on the top of the seat has worn off after years of use.
Object number2023.14.1
InscribedEngraved on seat base: "nevco"NotesHistorical Note: Moy Chack Fong immigrated to the United States from China in 1937 under the assumed identity of Ng Ming Joe, as a "paper son" to join his father, who purchased fradulent identification, in New York City. In 1948, he purchased Wing Lee Laundry located at 105 Congress Street in Bridgeport, Connecticut. For a detailed biography see Ms 102159 in the library collection.On View
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