Framed Claim Check
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
G. Fox and Co.
American, founded 1847
MakerMade by
Unknown
FramerFramed by
West Side Custom Framing
American
Date1917-1990
MediumFramed brass claim check
DimensionsFrame (height x width x depth): 5 1/4 x 4 11/16 x 11/16in. (13.3 x 11.9 x 1.7cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Paul Accarpio
DescriptionShield-shaped brass claim check mounted on matte board and framed in a gilt frame; #69 at G. Fox & Co. in Hartford, Connecticut.
Object number2005.158.8
MarkingsA white printed sticker affixed to the paper backing of the frame reads, "WEST SIDE CUSTOM/ FRAMING/ 501 HARTFORD RD./ MANCHESTER, CT 06040/ 860-649-0097".InscribedThe claim check is engraved, "G. FOX & CO./ 69".NotesObject Note: The shield-shaped claim check would have been part of a pair; one would be buckled by a (now missing) strap to the package, bag, hangar or umbrella of customer and the matching claim check would have been given to the customer to hold while they shopped or dined, prior to reclaiming their possession.Collections
- G. Fox & Co.
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