The Chas. G. Braxmar Co.

National Museum of American History

Object Details

American Art Works
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
1920-1930
ID Number
2006.0098.0968
accession number
2006.0098
catalog number
2006.0098.0968
Object Name
stamp holder
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
place made
United States: Ohio, Coshocton
referenced
United States: New York, New York City
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Celluloid
Advertising
National Museum of American History
Subject
Mail
Record ID
nmah_1329950
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-3425-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
stamp holder
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