Gummed Labels No. 2004
Manufacturer / Maker
Dennison Manufacturing Company
Date1951
Mediumpaper
Dimensions1 3/8 × 3 × 3/8 in. (3.5 × 7.6 × 1 cm)
ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Mrs. Betty Mae Hartman
Object numberPC1984.31.126
DescriptionThis rectangular cardboard box contains sixty Dennison’s adhesive labels, model number 2004. The box is light brown with black printed text and a red and white label design on the top, which reads: “60 Dennison No. 2004. / Gummed Labels / Size 2 3/4 x 1 " / Dennison Mfg. Co. Framingham, Mass[achusettes], USA.” The background and box exterior feature a criss-crossed linear design of dark lines on a beige background. Inside, the green box contains numerous rectangular labels, each featuring a red border and blank space in the center, with a layer of protective wax paper between them to preserve their adhesive properties. Dennison’s labels were widely used in offices, schools, and homes during the mid-20th century, valued for their versatility and reliable adhesion.On View
Not on viewTerms
Anonymous artist, Late 20th Century
ca. 1998
