Vintage Swingline Tot 50 Staples Box with Original Staples

This is a vintage box of Swingline Tot 50 staples, containing '1000 staples, chisel pointed' as advertised on the packaging. The box features a classic mid-20th-century design with the Swingline logo in red script, alongside original retail pricing of '35c'. The physical box is a slide-out tray style made of lightweight cardboard, showing an off-white or cream base color with red and black text. Notable features include a graphic illustration of the staple strip emphasizing the chisel point feature. The box shows visible signs of age, including yellowing of the cardboard, edge wear on the tray, and a purple handwritten signature or marking over the brand logo, which may suggest past ownership or inventory use. The staples themselves appear to be made of galvanized steel and are intact within the tray, displaying no significant oxidation or rust. Based on the 35-cent price point and branding style, this item likely dates between the late 1950s and mid-1960s. The craftsmanship is typical of industrial office supplies from this era, prioritizing utility and branding over luxury, yet surviving in a remarkably complete state with the inner tray and original contents.