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Box for Extra Plated Swan-Bill Hooks and Eyes, Maltby Fowler & Co., Northford, Connecticut, undated

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Collection Type

  • Ephemera

GUSN

GUSN-253257

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Description

A black swan decorates the white label for one gross of no. 2 hooks and eyes. The item was patented Janaury 12, 1864. The container has a blue and white pattern.

Details

Descriptive Terms

advertising
business (commercial function)
packaging
hooks and eyes
boxes (containers)

Physical Description

1 box ; 3/4 x 4 1/2 x 1 3/4 inches

Collection Code

EP002

Collection Name

Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

Reference Code

EP002.02.038

Image Dimensions

3/4 x 4 1/2 (HxW)(inches)

Places

Northford (New Haven county, Connecticut)

Record Details

Material Type

boxes (containers)

Description Level

Item

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