Vintage File Container

Object/Artifact

-

New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Vintage File Container

Entry/Object ID

NU 2025.17

Description

A book-shaped box used for storing files, with hinged top and side panels, as well as alphabetical file dividers. The box is primarily made of wood, and the hinged parts are made of cardboard.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

collectionsintern@numulosgatos.org

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Millard Bros.

Date made

circa 1900

Time Period

20th Century

Place

City

San Jose

Region

Central California

Continent

North America

Notes

Millard Bros. was the seller and distributor of the object, no maker found.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

On the rounded side of the box.

Transcription

The Millard File Letters iscellanerous Curios K'p S'ks Millard Bros. Booksellers and Stationers, Office Supplies 7 East Santa Clara and North First Street San Jose California

Language

English

Material/Technique

Printed

Notes

This address differs from what the historical documents of Santa Clara County in 1920 indicate.

Type

Label

Location

On the first page of the file dividers on the inside of the box.

Transcription

The Millard File Millard Bros. Booksellers and Stationers, Office Supplies 7 East Santa Clara St. 7 North First Street San Jose, California

Language

English

Material/Technique

Printed

Notes

This address differs from what the historical documents of Santa Clara County in 1920 indicate.

Type

Label

Location

On inside of front folding panel.

Transcription

Form 28. State of Californina Motor Vehicle Department Operator's License No. 235259 This certifies that Zedd S. Riggs residing at Street 312 Bachman City Los Gatos and whose description is as follows, has this 20th day of Feb. 1917. been licensed to operate motor vehicles, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 188, Statutes 1915. Description Age Mar. 10,1874. Sex Male Height 5' 11". Weight 185 lbs. Color Hair Brown. Color Eyes Blue Motor Vehicle Department By IM

Language

English

Material/Technique

Printed

Notes

This is the driver's license of the original owner of the object.

Type

Label

Location

On inside of front folding panel.

Transcription

Form 28. State of Californina Motor Vehicle Department Operator's License No. 320959 This Certifies that the undersigned operator has this 4 day of April 1918, been licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordances with the provisions of Chapter 218, Statutes 1917. Description Age Mar. 10,1874. Sex Male Height 5ft 11ins Weight 185 lbs. Color Hair Brown. Color Eyes Blue Motor Vehicle Department By MDC 1. Operator's License must be renewed on January 1st of each year. 2. This card is not good unless signed by the operator to whom it is issued. 3. This card expires December 31st of the year in which it is issued and may be suspended for revoked for reasons provided by the Statutes of 1917. 3670-3-7-18-200M

Language

English

Material/Technique

Printed

Notes

This is a renewed driver's license for the original owner of the object.

Type

Label

Location

On inside of front folding panel.

Transcription

State of California $1.00 Angling License $1.00 Citizen Not Sporting Transferable Fishing License Name Zedd S. Riggs Age 44 Height 5' 11" Eyes Color Blue Hair Color Brown Residence Los Gatos Cali I, the holder of this lisence hereby agree to exhibit any fish in my possession to any regularly appointed deputy fish and game commissioner upon demand Zedd S. Riggs Owner's Signature Date Issued {indecipherable} 3-1918 Expires December 31st 1918 No. 122001

Language

English

Material/Technique

Printed, Pen

Notes

Fishing license of the original owner of the object.

Type

Label

Location

On inside of front folding panel.

Transcription

1-649b Department of the Interior Franklin K. Lane, Secretary National Park Service R.B. Marshall, Superintendent Paid {indecipherable} Yosemite (Name of Park) Automobile Permit (Trip) Price 35.00. No. 2325 Cal. 13156 Jul. 14 1916 (State) (License No.) (Date) NOTE. -- This permit is issued and accepted subject to the Regulations Governing the Park and entitles the holder to right of passage over any or all of the roads within the Park. it should be conveniently kept and must be exhibited to Park Rangers on demand. Zedd S. Riggs (Signature of Owner or Driver) {Indecipherable} Passenger's Coupon

Language

English

Material/Technique

Printed, Pen

Type

Inscription

Location

On inside of front folding panel.

Transcription

Reg. Cattle Brand - "55" Reg. by Z.A. Riggs Sept. 15 -1860

Language

English

Material/Technique

Pencil

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

License, Sporting

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

License, Transportation

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Box, File

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

License

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Container, Document

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Permission

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Accessories

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Other Documents

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

3 in

Width

12 in

Length

11-3/4 in

Materials

Material

Wood, Cardboard, Metal, Paper

Material Notes

All of the thinner sides of the box are wood, the folding top, as well as the back side of the box are cardboard. The remnants of the closing clasp where the two folding side meet, as well as the rod inside the box used to hold the dividers together are made of an unknown metal. The file dividers as well as the material wrapped around the wood sides, are made of paper. There is also black tape on both of the folding seams. There is residual clear tape on the short folding side.

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Zedd S.Riggs