THUMB TACKS BOX
H1995.1292
Match box-style thumb tacks box. Top of box reads '3 DOZ. 3 DOZ./ THUMB TACKS/ PIN WILL NOT/ PASS THROUGH/ BEST/ QUALITY/ GOWE BRAND/ MADE IN GERMANY' in blue, black and red, with pictures of thumb tack in bottom corners.
Box is similar to modern matchbox style with a cover that slides over a tray. Made by covering wood with paper; blue paper glued on to box. Contains two picture hooks, a white and metal one.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1995.1292 |
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| Accession Date: | 1 Aug 1995 |
| Credit: | Estate of V.A.M. Hobbs |
Material
| Wood | 0 - Whole |
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| Paper |
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| glue/Adhesive/Unclassified |
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| Ink/Paper |
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Measurement
| length | 40mm |
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| width | 53mm |
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| height | 12mm |
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