Novelty faux-alligator embossed brown vinyl memo pad holder from Clinton Lumber & Millwork Co., 83 Willow Ave., Hoboken, no date, ca. 1960-70.
Entry/Object ID
2003.008.0001
Description
Novelty faux-alligator embossed brown vinyl memo pad holder from Clinton Lumber & Millwork Co., 83 Willow Ave., Hoboken, no date, ca. 1960-70. 3-1/2" wide x 5-3/8" high. Original owner not known.
Per note from donor, the object was found inside a wall at 1008 Park Ave., Hoboken, that was being renovated in 2002.
Clinton Lumber was listed in the 1965 telephone directory. The inside front cover has gilt stamped lettering listing some of their specialties. Most of the leaves in the memo pad have been used with notes concerning repairs and materials for them including some addresses (such as 921 Bloomfield St.) where work was done, prices, etc. A few personal notes include references to rent paid ($23.) and a suit at Geismar's ($13.), then a Washington Street men's clothing store.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.008
Source or Donor
General Lumber
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Gift of General Lumber
Made/Created
Date made
1960 - 1970
Notes
Date: 1960-1970
General Notes
Note
Display Value: Fair
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2003-03-10
