Name/Title
Southern Pacific Co. wax melting tapers, before 1939Entry/Object ID
1985.90.5Description
Acc. No. 85.90.5
Subject Category: Transportation, Electric & Ferry
Date or Period: Before 1939
Object: Wax tapers
Description: Oblong red colored box with black type caption stating "White Wax Tapers- Southern Pacific Company." Contents; 18 thin (white) tapers with thick wicks.
Size: (box) L-13/4 x W-93 inches.
History of Object:
Tapers used to melt wax to seal money bags that were sent from the Alameda Mole (containing commuter fares) to the accounting office of the Southern Pacific Company, San Francisco
Acquired from:
Jack Gutte
Date: 11-18-85
