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Phonograph Record Brush
Phonograph Record Brush

Phonograph Record Brush

RetailerSold by G. Fox and Co. American, 1847 - 1993
Date1925-1960
MediumPlastic coated paper mounted on metal; maroon fabric covered metal
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x diameter): 7/8 x 3 7/16in. (2.2 x 8.7cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Paul Accarpio
DescriptionSmall round tool used to clean dust from records; the device is also an advertising souvenir for the Records Department at G. Fox & Co. The tool has a plastic-coated, white paper label printed in blue ink, mounted to a round metal base covered with a maroon-colored, brushed corduroy fabric.
Object number2005.158.6
Markings"PATENTED OCT. 21-1922 PHILA. BADGE CO. PHILA, PA. U. S.A." printed on the edge of the paper; printed on paper comprising handle of brush is an image of two buildings; the G. Fox department store and the G. Fox parking garage. Below the buildings are the words, "G. FOX & CO. / ESTABLISHED 1847 HARTFORD / Serves Connecticut / Records, Ninth Floor".
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