Name/Title
Pocket folder imprinted: Marcus Jewelers, Inc. Official Railroad Watch Inspectors, 106 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J., N.d, ca. 1950s.Entry/Object ID
2009.021.0019Description
Vinyl pocket folder imprinted: Marcus Jewelers, Inc. Official Railroad Watch Inspectors,106 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J., No date, circa 1950s. Oxblood or deep reddish-brown plastic, 3-1/4" high (folded) x 5-7/16" wide. Exterior smooth and no markings. Interior has pocket at the top with the imprinting; clear plastic pocket at bottom.
This advertising novelty may have been intended for practical use by the employees of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad such as to hold documents, cards or booklet certifying the repair or calibration of their watches or other time pieces.
Text below phone numbers:
Agents. All American made watches, all brands of silverware, keepsake and bluebird diamonds. "If Marcus can't fix your watch - he will give you a new one."
From the former Kostelecky family residence and business at 218 Bloomfield St., Hoboken.Acquisition
Accession
2009.021Source or Donor
Quinzel, FlorenceAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of the Kostelecky Family.Made/Created
Date made
1950 - 1960Notes
Date: 1950-1960General Notes
Note
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2009-07-31