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Packaging MakerPackaging made by Unknown

MediumPaper and black ink

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 11 5/16 x 8 3/4in. (28.7 x 22.2cm)

ClassificationsCommercial Objects

Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund

Object number2005.151.4

MarkingsThis appears to be only half of a piece of wrapping paper. The black printed lettering reads, "Dry Goods, Embroideries/ CARP/ Pap/ BEE [image of a beehive]/ Main and Temple Str/ DRESS-MAKING,/ MILLINE".InscribedHand-written in black in on the back is, "Almira W. Ingraham's/ own hand embroidery." This note refers to 2005.151.3.NotesHistorical Note: The Bee Hive was a dry goods store that also handled dress-making and millinery. They were located at 380 Main Street in Hartford, Connecticut.

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