overall: 7 cm x 31.8 cm x 9.6 cm; 2 3/4 in x 12 1/2 in x 3 3/4 in
overall: 2 3/4 in x 12 1/2 in x 3 5/8 in; 6.985 cm x 31.75 cm x 9.2075 cm
Object Name:
necktie box
Date made:
ca. 1892 (patent granted)
Description:
Rectangular celluloid box. A paper label on the bottom reads "NECKTIES" and “Patented Oct. 11, 1892. Dec. 27, 1892, Sept. 19, 1893.”
Ref: Alfred C. Hafley, “Method of Making Corners, Covers, and Like Parts for Books, Boxes, and Similar Articles of Celluloid or Kindred Material,” U.S. Patent 488,630 (Dec. 27, 1892).
Charles H. Fernald, “Design for a Celluloid Sheet,” U.S. Design Patent 22,788 (Sept. 19, 1893).
