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Box for Richardson's 100 Yard Spool Silk thread, Richardson Silk Co., Chicago, Illinois, undated

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Collection Type

  • Ephemera

GUSN

GUSN-253267

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Description

The side of the carton reads "269 A Black." The black container has grey and black lettering on the lid, including a line claiming that Richardson's spool silk is "Made from the best raw stock."

Details

Descriptive Terms

advertising
business (commercial function)
packaging
thread
textile materials
boxes (containers)

Physical Description

1 box ; 1 x 5 1/4 x 3 1/4 inches

Collection Code

EP002

Collection Name

Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

Reference Code

EP002.02.044

Image Dimensions

1 x 5 1/4 (HxW)(inches)

Places

Chicago (Cook county, Illinois)

Record Details

Material Type

boxes (containers)

Description Level

Item

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