Poll-Parrot Boot Box with lid

Date1940-1960

Mediumcardboard

Dimensions3 x 7 x 8 1/2 in. (7.6 x 17.8 x 21.6 cm)

ClassificationsMerchandising Tools and Equipment

Catalog number1988.2.511

DescriptionThe children's size shoe box for "White Elk Boots" is buff cardboard with a label on one end. There is a yellow oval flanked by green parrots. A red star at the top of the yellow oval has the letters "J", and sign, "R", "S", and "R" in the five points of the star. "Star Brand Shoes are Better" is written under the star. "Poll Parrot" in dark brown has "They speak for themselves" in red under the name brand. The number "7494-1" is written on the left and "460" on the right. "Thrift grade White Elk Boot" is in the center at the bottom. A price sticker on the right says: "Boston Store, Phoenix, Arizona, $2.25"

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