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Gift of Lynn Ferrari, 2017.86.4, Connecticut Historical Society
Bookmark
Gift of Lynn Ferrari, 2017.86.4, Connecticut Historical Society

Bookmark

Mediumplastic
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall length x width): 2 5/8 × 1 1/8in. (6.7 × 2.9cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Lynn Ferrari
DescriptionPlastic bookmark in the shape of a hand advertising the Aetna Life Insurance Co. The hand has its pointer finger extended and features an off white shirt cuff and brown suit cuff at the top. The bookmark is printed with information about Aetna in black text. The reverse features information on Knoll & Turgeon of Buffalo, New York.
Object number2017.86.4
MarkingsBack top: "THE WHITEHEAD HOAG CO., NEWARK, N.J."InscribedFront: "BOOK-MARK / INSURE / AGAINST ACCIDENTS / IN THE / AETNA LIFE / INS. CO. / OF HARTFORD, CONN. / THE LARGEST COMPANY / IN THE WORLD WRITING / ACCIDENT, LIABILITY AND LIFE / INSURANCE."

Back: "KNOLL & TURGEON, / MANAGERS AND ADJUSTERS / FOR WESTERN NEW YORK, / 9 MOONEY - BRISBANE BUILDING, / BUFFALO, N. Y."
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    Gift of Janet Prior, 2015.145.2 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Aetna Life Insurance Co.
    1920-1940
    Gift of Janet Prior, 2015.145.1 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
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    1920-1940
    Gift of Janet Prior 2015.145.3 (c) 2016 Connecticut Historical Society
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    1978
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