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There was once a fox who lost his tail in a trap. Meeting his companions they mocked at him, so he bought a light-running 'New Home' machine, which sewed it on so tight that it never came off again. (front)

File name: 10_03_001498a

Binder label: Sewing Machines

Title: There was once a fox who lost his tail in a trap. Meeting his companions they mocked at him, so he bought a light-running 'New Home' machine, which sewed it on so tight that it never came off again. (front)

Date issued: 1870-1900 (approximate)

Physical description: 1 print : lithograph ; 9 x 14 cm.

Subject: Foxes; Animals in human situations; Sewing machines

Notes: Title from item. Retailer: B. F. Fickett, Bath, Me.

Statement of responsibility: Johnson, Clark & Co.

Collection: 19th Century American Trade Cards

Location: Boston Public Library, Print Department

Rights: No known restrictions.

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