collar box

Historical information

Collar boxes were used for the storage of the stiff, starched collars that were sold as a separate item to collarless shirts. These were fastened by collar studs, on the front and back. These collarswere in vogue from the late 1800's to around the 1920's

Physical description

A round black collar box containing 2 collars. Collars are of a stiff white material and have pointed ends.

Inscriptions & markings

On lid in gold writing "Collars
Made in England"

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