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Catling-Hadley Typewriter ribbon box

Catling-Hadley Typewriter ribbon box

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Description (Brief)
One (1) typewriter ribbon box
Description: Red enameled tin box which was container for a typewriter ribbon. Front of box printed in black and gold; "The C.H. Typewriter Ribbon Catling-Hadley Typewriter Co. - 33, John Dalton Street. Near Albert Square - Manchester." Bottom of box stamped in black: "BLACK RECORD FOR USE ON REMINGTON PORTABLE 1/2" SUBSTITUTE CORE.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
Typewriter Ribbon Box
Measurements
overall: 7/8 in x 2 1/2 in x 2 1/2 in; 2.2225 cm x 6.35 cm x 6.35 cm
ID Number
1986.0297.01
catalog number
1986.0297.01
accession number
1986.0297
Credit Line
Rochelle D. Aschheim
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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