May–December 1954

Printed: FORM 123-A 25M 1-53

Printed: SHIPPING CONTRACT AND RECEIPT

Printed: IMPORTANT — Special attention is called to the Contract limiting liability to $50. printed below. READ CAREFULLY ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CONTRACT AND RECEIPT.

Printed: HENDRICKSON'S TRANSFER

Printed: Division of UNITED STATES TRUCKING CORPORATION, Pier 92 North River, Foot of West 52nd Street, New York 19, N. Y.

[margin left: Check Numbers ²⁴⁷²⁰³ to ²⁴⁷²⁰⁶] Received Oct 21 19_54_ 4 Pieces of Baggage as numbered in the margin hereof, subject to the conditions printed below on this contract and receipt, to be delivered to NAME Mr Benson c/o G. R. Edwards ADDRESS University Museum 33rd & Spruce Sts. Philadelphia PA

[margin left: [handwritten, bracketed: 2 Tks 2 S/c]

Stamp: VIA RAILWAY EXPRESS

Stamp: 4 PIECE LOT

[stamp: INLAND CHARGES BETWEEN N. Y. CITY AND DESTINATION PAID BY PASSENGER] Rush

Signature

C.O.D]

Printed: CONTRACT

[printed: It is hereby mutually agreed, in consideration of the rate charged for carrying the baggage called for by this receipt, that said rate is regulated by the value thereof and is based upon a valuation not exceeding $50. upon any piece of baggage, including the contents thereof, unless a greater value is declared. The shipper agrees that the value of each piece of baggage is not more than $50. unless a greater value is stated herein at time of shipment and extra value paid or agreed to be paid therefore, and that UNITED STATES TRUCKING CORPORATION (hereinafter called "this Corporation") shall not be liable in any event for more than the value so stated, nor for more than $50. for each piece of baggage if no value is stated herein. Extra valuation at the rate of 25 cents per $100. It is further agreed that this Corporation shall not be liable in any event for Money, Securities, Jewelry, Precious Stones, Silverware, Antiques or Foodstuffs contained in baggage. It is further agreed that this Corporation shall not be liable for damage caused through the breakage of china, glass, statuary, figurines, ceramics, bric-a-brac, or other fragile articles; or through the breakage or leakage of any receptacle containing any liquid packed in baggage. Nor in any event shall this Corporation be liable for damage to Cameras, Radios, Television Sets, Phonographs, Typewriters, Dictaphones, Uncrated Bicycles, Baby Carriages, Go-Carts, Sewing Machines and similar articles. Nor shall this Corporation be liable for the loss of contents of pieces of baggage unless such pieces of baggage are properly packed and locked. This Corporation shall not be liable for loss or damage, unless claim therefor be made in writing, with this contract annexed, at the office of this Corporation as shown above, within thirty days after the date hereof. It is further agreed that this Corporation shall not be liable in any event for Umbrellas, Canes, Racquets, Blankets, Wearing Apparel or any other article attached to the outside of any piece of baggage. In accepting baggage to be delivered beyond the delivery limits of this Corporation (which are within the Metropolitan Area of New York City), thus necessitating transfer to another carrier to complete the delivery, it is hereby agreed that: (1) this Corporation assumes no responsibility for loss, damage or detention occurring after delivery has been made to said other carrier; and that (2) the charge paid hereunder is for the service rendered by this Corporation only. It is further agreed that this Corporation shall receive the full benefit of any insurance taken out by anyone for damage to, or loss of, the baggage covered by this receipt. If acceptance of delivery is refused, or if the Consignee cannot be located, or if an incorrect address is given, this Corporation may, at its own option, store said baggage on its own premises, and, in such event, it will be entitled to reasonable compensation for storage and additional transportation, or it may store said baggage in a public warehouse at Shipper's cost, subject to a lien for all transportation, storage and other lawful charges, in which event all liability of this Corporation shall cease. It is further agreed that this Corporation shall not be liable for loss, damage or delay caused by strike, stoppage of labor, lockout, labor trouble, riot, quarantine, embargo, war, fire, explosion, accident, Act of God or of the government or of the public enemy or by any cause unavoidable or beyond the control of this Corporation.]

Printed: Phone: CIRCLE 7-1820 BUSINESS HOURS: DAILY 8 A.M. TO 5 P.M.—SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS, AND HOLIDAYS EXCEPTED

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Printed: IMPORTANT NOTICE

Printed: THE PASSENGER MUST PERSONALLY ATTEND TO THE CLEARANCE THROUGH THE UNITED STATES CUSTOMS OF THE BAGGAGE CHECKED ON THIS RECEIPT. After baggage has been cleared through Customs, the Passenger must deliver it to the agent of Hendrickson's Transfer beyond the Customs barrier on the pier. Hendrickson's Transfer (United States Trucking Corporation) does not become responsible for the baggage checked on this Receipt until the baggage is delivered by the Passenger to the agent of Hendrickson's Transfer on the pier. THIS CONTRACT AND RECEIPT IS NULL AND VOID UNLESS THIS IS DONE.

Printed: If, after having checked the baggage called for by this Receipt, the Passenger should not avail himself of the services of Hendrickson's Transfer, and should return this Receipt for refund of the charge assessed hereunder, it is distinctly understood that twenty percent (20%) of such charge shall not be refunded, but shall be considered just recompense for time and material used by Hendrickson's Transfer.