An oak display case featuring a curved glass front and a latched opening in the back. Etched into the glass: "J.P. Priwley's California fruit and pepsin chewing gum." The plaque at the bottom of the case says, "J. Riswig Chicago"
Use
Used in shops to display goods for sale - usually gum or candy.
Made/Created
Manufacturer
J. Riswig
Place
City
Chicago
State/Province
Illinois
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Label
Location
Front bottom of display case
Transcription
J.Riswig, 208 & 210 Randolph Street, Chicago"
Language
English
Material/Technique
Plaque
Location
On glass
Transcription
J.B. Priwley - California Fruit and Pepsin Gum
Language
English
Material/Technique
Etched
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Case, Display
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Fixture, Store Display
Nomenclature Class
Merchandising T&E
Nomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology