Typewriter ribbon box
Caribonum Co Ltd
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal and textile
Measurements
50 mm (Length); 50 mm (W); 20 mm (H)
Place of origin
London
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1149109
Summary
Typewriter ribbon box . A square tin box with a tight-fitting lid, containing typewriter ribbon on a spool. Marked 'Caribonum / Ribbon / Non-grease non-filling / Black record / for the / Underwood auto 1/2' / typewriter. mfd. by Caribonum Company Ltd London'.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
Front of the box: 'Caribonum / Ribbon / Non-grease non-filling / Black record / for the / Underwood auto 1/2' / typewriter. mfd. by Caribonum Company Ltd London'.
Makers and roles
Caribonum Co Ltd, manufacturer