Paper binder clip: Shouperior. Autographic Register Co., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1905-1925
Entry/Object ID
2012.001.0144
Description
Paper binder clip: Shouperior. Autographic Register Co., Hoboken, N.J. No date, circa 1905-1925. Stamped and etched brass; black enamel, 5-1/2" long x 2-1/2" wide x 3/4" high. Maker's mark on bottom of blade.
An advertising promotional novelty.
On clip:
Shouperior
Reg. Trademark U.S. Pat. Off.
[logo - down triangle]
flanking triangle: Estab. 1883
'TS' monogram at center
Triangle frame top: Protection to You
Triangle frame left: Speed of Operation
Triangle frame right: Economy of Time
Manifolding Devices
and
Business Systems
Autographic Register Co.
Hoboken, N.J.
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Maker's name stamped on bottom:
Premier Metal Etching Co. Advertising Signs & Novelties, Long Island City, N.Y.
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James C. Shoup of Dayton, Ohio, patented devices for business forms and established a business for manufacturing them 1883; patents and improvements were licensed later to other companies.
