Object Number: TC2112

Collection: Social History

Object Name: box

Description: House Box” for holding a fan which was supplied by the manufacturers when the fan was purchased. Slight wedge shape with hinged lid. Made from stiff card and covered in white paper, embossed to resemble crocodile skin. Interior is padded and lined with cream coloured synthetic fabric. Two pieces of cream ribbon protrude from the hole in the lining at the bottom of the box which is used to tie the fan inside. In lid printed, label reads “DUVELLEROY 11 BOULd DE LA MADELEINE, ANCIENNEMONT PASSAGE DES PANORAMAS.