Photograph wallet
Kodak
Category
Photographs
Date
1920 - 1935
Materials
Paper, thread, ink
Measurements
156 x 94 mm
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1156641.8.1
Summary
Photograph wallet. The front section only of a yellow paper photograph/negative wallet with a 1920s sunburst design in black and with the word 'SERVICE' incorporated into the design. Above that is a rectangular box with sections for entering name, number, developing, printing, total, while the lower third of the front has the name 'FRANCIS & Co.,' with the address in Wrexham and telephone number 5. On the back are instructions; six 'don'ts' for taking photographs. The envelope is made by stitching along the top and bottom with yellow thread.
Marks and inscriptions
Front: NAME / NUMBER DEVELOPING PRINTING TOTAL / SERVICE / FOR AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHERS / FRANCIS & CO., / Photographic Chemists, / 53, HOPE STREET, / WREXHAM. / Telephone 5. Front: [NAME] Mr Yorke / Erddig Hall / 25882 [NUMBER] 3[…]3 [DEVELOPING] 1 [PRINTING] 7 / 1 ea / 2 of No 6 / [TOTAL] 1/11[…]
Makers and roles
Kodak, manufacturer