Gift of Irving D. Moy, 2023.14.7a-b, Connecticut Historical Society

Paper Cutter

Date1948-1960

Mediumwood; cast iron; steel; brown craft paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall length x height x width): 27 1/2 × 12 3/8 × 5 3/4in. (69.9 × 31.4 × 14.6cm)

ClassificationsEquipment

Credit LineGift of Irving D. Moy

DescriptionA paper cutter (a) with a roll of brown craft paper (b) used to package finished laundry items at Wing Lee Laundry in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Object number2023.14.7a-b

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.

Subject Terms