Gift of Irving D. Moy, 2023.14.3, Connecticut Historical Society

Laundry Bag

Date1948-1960

Mediumcotton

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall length x width): 32 × 26 1/2in. (81.3 × 67.3cm)

ClassificationsEquipment

Credit LineGift of Irving D. Moy

DescriptionCloth laundry bag used at Wing Lee Laundry in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The bag is rectangular in shape when empty and is stamped, "IDEAL LAUNDRY INC. / BRIDGEPORT, CONN."

Object number2023.14.3

MarkingsStamped at front center in black: "IDEAL LAUNDRY INC. / BRIDGEPORT, CONN."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.

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