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Box of labels

Date

1868-1933

GUSN

GUSN-26510

Description

Rectangular pasteboard box of unused labels. Box interior slides out from exterior shell. Box of navy blue w/ tan writing. Cambric strip of labels inside w/ red embroidered "W." Adhered sticker on front.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

Printed on sides: ""WARRANTED FAST COLORS."" ""Germany."" ... Front, top written labels: ""W"" ""Winter""

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

0.875 x 0.5 (WxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Rosamond Gifford

Accession Number

2000.32

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