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Collar Fastener Sample Sheets and Packing List, 1905 and undated

 File — Box: 23

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

The Design subseries (1904-1905 and undated) contains materials related to the design of a collar fastener patented by Maria. Called the "Combination Collar Fastener," this item predated the zipper. It was used to fasten collars and sometimes belts or pants. This subseries includes papers related to the collar fastener, including sample sheets, a packing list, advertisements, and advertising photographs, as well as a box of the collar fasteners themselves.

Dates

  • Other: 1905 and undated

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on the use of this collection.

Extent

From the Collection: 8.9 Cubic Feet (/ 26 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Augustana College Special Collections Repository

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