1916 Vintage Grain & Feed Business Letter Harrisburg PA Hay Shipment
$ 8.45
Description
1916 Vintage Grain & Feed Business Letter Harrisburg PA Hay Shipment. This original 1916 business letter from Harvard C. Zacharias, a grain and feed brokerage based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, offers a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century agricultural commerce. Dated June 3, 1916, the letter is addressed to the Wm. E. Marks Coal Company in Worcester, Massachusetts, and details the shipment of Timothy Hay and Mixed Hay at specific freight rates to Boston. The letterhead features attractive period typography and illustrations highlighting the company's focus on grain, feed, potatoes, fruit, and produce. The document measures approximately 8.5 x 11 inches and is typed on cream-colored letterhead paper with a bold green footer advertising "Seed Peas and Beans." The letter's content reflects the logistics and market conditions of the time, emphasizing the quality of hay and shipment scheduling. This piece is a rare collectible for those interested in agricultural history, vintage business ephemera, or Pennsylvania regional commerce. It would make an excellent addition to a historical paper collection or display.
