Box
Category
Ephemera
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cardboard and metal
Measurements
220 mm (H); 535 mm (W); 562 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Italy
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 26175.2
Summary
Large corrugated cardboard box with integral fold-out lid. Corners fixed with metal staples. On the top is remains of empty plastic envelope, but no address. Remains of sticky tape on top and sides. On top in blue is printed a large bird motif with superimposed over it the words; CARRY-LITE / R / DECOYS. Also on top is a logo which is oval and contains a castle. Round the edge of the logo is; SPORT PLAST / PLASTIC DECOYS. Underneath the logo is; MADE IN ITALY. On the side (partly obscured by sticky tape) is; CARRY-LITE / 5203W CLINTON AVE MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53223 / MADE IN ITALY. Written on the top of the box in red chalk is; 5.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.