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Box of labels

Date

1868-1933

GUSN

GUSN-26506

Description

Rectangular pasteboard box of unused labels. Body w/ tray-like interior which slides out. Box yellow w/ red printing. Pink adhered label on one inside. Labels inside w/ "Rosamond Gifford" embroidered in pink and blue. Cambric labels.

Details

Descriptive Terms

labels (identifying artifacts)
boxes (containers)
embroidering
pasteboard (paper)
printing (process)
Particle Board
Cambric
Transfer Printed
Embroidered
LABEL

Inscription

Printed on front: ""Cash's Ruffled & Banded Frillings...small box samples free from J & J. Cash, Ltd.,/ South Norwalk, Conn. U.S.A."" Printed on back: ""CASH'S WOVEN NAMES./ FOR MARKING/ ALL PERSONAL & HOUSEHOLD LINEN. &C..."" [see comment sheet for further inscription]

Maker

Cash, Ltd., J. & J. (Maker)

Location of Origin

South Norwalk, CT, USA

Dimensions

1.375 x 0.5 (WxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Rosamond Gifford

Accession Number

2000.29

Places

Connecticut (United States)

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