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Box for ladies linen collars, location unknown, undated

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Collection Type

  • Ephemera

GUSN

GUSN-251971

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Description

The box label reads "Ladies Linen Collars No. 839 Size 14 1/2." The buff colored image on the box lid is a portrait of George Washington. The square container is blue.

Details

Descriptive Terms

advertising
business (commercial function)
packaging
collars (neckwear)
presidents
portraits
boxes (containers)

Physical Description

1 box ; 2 1/4 x 7 inches

Collection Code

EP002

Collection Name

Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

Reference Code

EP002.02.009

Image Dimensions

2 1/4 x 7 (HxW)(inches)

Record Details

Material Type

boxes (containers)

Other People

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Subjects

Women's clothing

Description Level

Item

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