The Chas. G. Braxmar Co.
The Chas. G. Braxmar Co.
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- Description (Brief)
- A stamp holder made of cream celluloid. This promotional novelty advertises the Chas. G. Braxmar Co., a jewelry manufacturing firm. Advertising copy is found on both sides. This is clearly meant only for stamps; images of stamps decorate the top of the front and back. The back reads "Diamonds, Watches, Emblematic Jewelry, Badges, Medals, Lodge Supplies and Knights Templar Equipment."
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- stamp holder
- date made
- 1920-1930
- maker
- American Art Works
- place made
- United States: Ohio, Coshocton
- referenced
- United States: New York, New York City
- Physical Description
- cellulose nitrate (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 4.1 cm x 5.2 cm x.3 cm; 1 5/8 in x 2 1/16 in x 1/8 in
- overall: 1 11/16 in x 2 1/16 in x 1/16 in; 4.28625 cm x 5.23875 cm x.15875 cm
- ID Number
- 2006.0098.0968
- accession number
- 2006.0098
- catalog number
- 2006.0098.0968
- subject
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- Medicine and Science: Chemistry
- Celluloid
- Advertising
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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