IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BOXES FOR CONTAINING EMBROIDERED MUSLINS AND OTHER GOODS FOR SALE.
Year: 1880

page_text: LETTERS PATENT to George Davies, of No. 4, Saint Ann's Square, Manchester,
in the County of Lancaster, Patent Agent, for an Invention of "IMPROVEMENTS
IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BOXES FOR CONTAINING EMBROIDERED MUSLINS
AND OTHER GOODS FOR SALE.." A communication from abroad by Messieurs
Loeb and Schoenfeld, of St. Gall, Switzerland.
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said George Davies at the Office
of the Commissioners of Patents on the 12th March 1880.
GEORGE DAVIES, of No. 4, Saint Ann's Square, Manchester, in the County of
Lancaster, Patent Agent. "IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BOXES
FOR CONTAINING EMBROIDERED MUSLINS AND OTHER GOODS FOR SALE." (A
communication from abroad by Messieurs Loeb and Schoenfeld, of St. Gall,
Switzerland.)
The object of this Invention is to enclose the embroidered muslin or other article
in a box so that a portion of it only shall be exposed to view without opening the
box, and that upon opening the box any required length can be drawn out without
disturbing the remaining goods.
Hitherto Swiss embroideries and other similar goods were either finished plain
or packed in paper envelopes or wrappers, and as these would soon become torn
the goods were too much exposed and soon became soiled, in addition to which the
pattern of the embroidery could not be exhibited without exposing the whole of
the goods.
These disadvantages are all avoided by the use of the improved box.
The box is constructed of paste board, and the front thereof is made with an
opening cut in it, to which an inside flap is attached. A piece of the embroidery
or other article is passed round this flap, so that the pattern is seen through the
front opening without exposing any other part of the goods. The back is provided
with four flaps folding inwards, one at each end and one at each side, and when
opened exposes the whole of the goods.
The box is made (by preference) about half a yard long and a quarter of a yard
wide, so that the goods can be folded backwards and forwards in half yard lengths.
When the small flaps are closed they will hold the ends of the loose folds of the
goods (laying under the flaps) in perfect order, and at the same time allow any
desired length to be_pulled_out_without_disturbing_the_remainder. To close
the box the two side flaps are folded one over the other, and the outer one
is provided on three sides with elastic loops which are passed over the heads of
short pins fixed in, the edges of the box, so as to firmly secure the same when
closed.

page_text: SPECIFICATION in pursuance of the conditions of the Letters Patent filed
by the said George Davies in the Great Seal Patent Office on the 11th
September 1880.
GEORGE DAVIES, of No. 4, Saint Ann's Square, Manchester, in the County of
Lancaster, Patent Agent. " IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BOXES
FOR CONTAINING EMBROIDERED MUSLINS AND OTHER GOODS FOR SALE." (A
communication from abroad by Messrs. Loeb and Schoenfeld, of St. Gall, Switzer-
land.)
The object of this Invention is to enclose the embroidered muslin or other article
in a box so that a portion of it only shall be exposed to view without opening the
box, and that it is protected from being soiled, and any required length can be
drawn out without disturbing the remaining goods.
Hitherto Swiss embroideries and other similar goods were either finished plain
or packed in paper envelopes or wrappers, and as these would soon become "torn
the goods were too much exposed and soon became soiled, in addition to which the
pattern of the embroidery could not be exhibited without exposing the whole of
the goods.
These disadvantages are all avoided by the use of the improved box.
Such being the nature and object of the said Invention, I will now proceed to
describe the manner in which the same may be carried into practical effect, and in
order that the same may be clearly understood I have annexed hereunto a Sheet of
Drawings illustrative thereof, and have marked the same with figures and letters
of reference corresponding with those in the following explanation thereof.
Fig. 1 in the Drawing is a perspective view of the box with the flaps partly
opened; Fig. 2 is a similar view of the box with all the flaps opened; Fig. 3 is a
section of the box when closed; Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the back of the box
when closed; and Fig. 5 is a perspective view of the front of same showing a
portion of the goods exposed to view.
The box is constructed principally of paste board, the rim a, a, forming the ends
and sides being preferably made of wood, and the front b, b, thereof is made with
an opening c, c, cut in it to which an inside flap d, d, is attached. A piece of
the embroidery or other article is passed round this flap d, à, so that the pattern is
Been through the front opening c, c, without exposing any other part of the goods,
the remainder of the goods being folded loosely backwards and forwards in the
box. The back is provided with four flaps f, g, h, i, folding inwards, one at each
end and one at each side, and when opened exposes the whole of the goods. The
box is made (by preference) about half a yard long and a quarter of a yard wide,
so that the goods can be folded backwards and forwards in half yard lengths.
When the small end flaps fand g are closed they will hold the ends of the loose
folds of the goods (laying under the flaps) in perfect order, and at the same time
allow any desired length to be pulled out without disturbing the remainder.
Secured to the end of the goods is a cord i, j, or its equivalent, which is left
projecting from the end of the box when the lids are closed. The operation of the
box is as follows:-After the goods have been folded up into measured lengths one
end is wrapped one or more times around the piece d, d, and this is then laid down
upon the bottom of the box. Boxes have been made with slits in the bottom,
through which the goods are drawn, but it is evident that much time is taken up
in drawing the ends through these slits and making them lie even, and besides the
goods project slightly beyond the bottom, and if laid upon the counter or other
resting place they are liable to become soiled, whereas by wrapping the ends upon
the flap d, d, and then laying it down upon the bottom the goods can be quickly
prepared for exposure, and when packed the exposed parts are not on a level with
the bottom of the box, and hence are not soiled when the said box is laid upon the

page_text: counter, &c. When the goods have been wrapped around the flap d, d, and that
flap laid upon the bottom, the rest of the said goods are evenly spread in the box,
and to the end is attached the cord or tab j, j. When laid in the box the flaps f
and g are folded down over the folds in the goods to keep them from being
displaced. The lid h is then closed, and next the lid i, and the elastic loops or tabs
k, k, are fastened over the pins l, l. Upon turning over the box it will be seen
that that part of the goods wrapped around piece d, d, is exposed to view and yet is
wholly within the box. To sell any quantity of the goods it is not necessary to
open the box, since by pulling upon the cord j, j, the end of the goods becomes
exposed, and it can be continuously withdrawn to any desired extent and cut off
close to the box. Should more be withdrawn than desired the box can be easily
and speedily opened and the goods replaced.
Having now described the nature and object of the said Invention, together with
the manner in which the same is to be or may be performed or carried into practical
effect, I wish it to be understood that I claim as the Invention communicated to
me from the said Messrs. Loeb and Schoenfeld,―
A box or case for packing embroidery, lace, or other like articles, which will
expose a portion of the goods, can be conveniently and quickly opened or closed,
and will prevent soiling of the goods contained therein, consisting of the frame a,
apertured front b, b, hinged piece d, or its equivalent, double lapping lids h and i,
and flaps f, g, substantially as and for the purposes specified.
In witness whereof, I, the said George Davies, have hereunto set my hand and
seal, this Fourth day of September, in the year of our Lord One thousand
eight hundred and eighty.
GEORGE DAVIES. (L.S.)