Phonograph Record Brush
RetailerSold by
G. Fox and Co.
American, founded 1847
ManufacturerManufactured by
Philadelphia Badge Co.
American
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".Collections
- G. Fox & Co.
On View
Not on view
about 1985
