Box pieces

General Description: 

Top and bottom halves which complete a whole box. The top and bottom pieces do not belong to each other, nor do they fit properly without placing stress on each structure. (A) 14.7 x 9.9 x 0.9 cm

Object Type: 
Box, Stationary
Colour: 

dark blue, light blue, white, gold, brown light, brown, dark brown, black

Date Reported: 
Wed, 04/04/2012 - 00:00
Object Classification: 
Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology; Merchandising (T&E)
Creator: 

(A) WLS & A (B) Keating

GMD: 
object
Custodial History: 
Previously known as 2011-5_001_044
Start Date: 
ca. 1942
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
ca. 1948
Style or Pattern: 
logos, text, square
Process: 
machine made
Date Range: 
[ca. 1942-1948]
Marks: 
(A) "WLS & A" "ACKNOWLEDGMENTS" "for the Bearers" (B) "KEATING LONG ISLAND CITY NEW YORK 11101" " 20 Christmas Cards of One Design with Envelopes" "THE KEATING LINE INC"
Image: 
Document: 
PDF icon 2011-5_001_051a-b_PhotoDocumentation.pdf
Physical Description: 

3.3 cm of object. - 2 box pieces : col. ; 14.8 x 9.8 x 3.3 cm

Conservation Notes: 

Fig.1 - Wear - Bottom edge - loss of colour - fibers exposed - along all edges - due to handling and use; Fig.2 - Ink - Right side - 1.6x0.7cm - due to use; Fig.3 - Discolouration - Top right - 4 areas - approx. 0.5cm - yellow tone - faded - due to previous storage conditions, handling and use; Fig.4 - Residue - Right side - yellow tone - 1.4x0.7cm - adhesive - due to use; Fig.5 - Bowing - Front and back - stretched from placement on larger box bottom - due to stress

rec_shelfloc: 
2011-005-001
Repository: 
Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre
Options: 

assess the item; document the item; photograph the item; wrap in acid-free tissue; store in archival box

Accession No: 
Artifact collection, small artifact series
Materials required: 

acid-free tissue; archival box

Container Number: 
001
Conclusions: 
Option completed
Storage Method: 
18-23*C; 45-60%RH; 50 lux; flat storage