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Kresge Charga-Plate Charge Card, c. 1935-1950

 Item — Box: 3

Scope and Contents

Metal charge card with the name "Mr WM S Keller" and the address "5 Station Rd Madison NJ 0961-033 D" embossed on the front. Secured on the back is a paper tag that reads "Kresge Newark" and "Please sign name here in ink." The metal edges on the back read "Farrington" and "Charga-Plate," indicating that this is a Farrington Manufacturing Co. charge card. The charge plate is inside a leather case that reads "Newark" on one side and "Kresge" on the other. [Cover: 2-5/8" x 1-5/8" x 1/8"] [Tag: 2-7/16" x 1-3/16 x 1/16"]

Dates

  • c. 1935-1950

Extent

From the Collection: 4.25 Linear Feet (5 Boxes) : 1 Paige Box, 1 Oversized Drop Front Flat Box, 1 Hollinger Box, 1 Small Drop Front Flat Box, 1 Oversized Flat Box

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library Repository

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