Container - Collar Box, 1935-1955

Historical information

Item could date later if used by someone wearing ceremonial or uniform dress collars after collar attached shirts became the norm rep[lacing detachable collars for everyday wear.

Physical description

Small leather- look composition board, horseshoe shaped collar box with thin real leather strap and buckle fastening. Saddle stitched on outer edges, inside box is lined with paper printed with faux alligator or crocodile skin pattern in sepia colour.

Inscriptions & markings

On top of lid in right lower corner: 'Collars' in faded gilt cursive printed text.

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