Hatbox
Object number2012.36.7 a,b
Date1890-1899
Mediumcardboard; vinyl; tape
Credit LineGift of Marjorie Weaver
DescriptionCylindrical cardboard hatbox with lid. Exterior covered in black ribbed vinyl covering. Interior is purple.Dimensions8.375 x 6.5 x 20.375 in. (21.3 x 16.5 x 51.8 cm)Inscriptions(b)
Gold printed French text on top "AU TIGRE ROYAL / P ELLETERIE FOURRURES / IMPORTATION / GROS... / R. NEUBERT-JO...RDIL / GENEVE / 60. Rue de Rhone et Place du lae.60 / SUCCURSALE A AIX-LES-BAINS".
Yellow tape adhered right of center with handwriting in black ink: "Percy Linwood / Craig's / HaTs [sic]".
Historical NotesHatbox belonging to Percy Lynwood Craig husband of Eleanor McKee Craig. Contained two fur hats (2012.36.5, 2012.36.6). Part of a collection related to Eleanor McKee Craig and Valerie McKee Craig.
Previous owner
Percy Lynwood Craig
Related person
Eleanor McKee Craig
Related person
Valerie McKee Craig
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