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Box of labels

Date

1868-1933

GUSN

GUSN-26512

Description

Rectangular pasteboard box of unused labels. Box interior slides out from exterior shell. Box navy blue w/ tan printed inscription. Cambric strips of labels inside w/ red embroidered "S." and "F." Adhered stickers 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 on stickers: ""S"" ""For Summer"" [covers inscription underneath] Sticker on side: ""S""

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

0.875 x 0.5 (WxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Rosamond Gifford

Accession Number

2000.34

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