1917 Cortland Beef Co. Letterhead Business Letter NY Ephemera
$ 5.91
Description
1917 Cortland Beef Co. Letterhead Business Letter NY Ephemera. This original business letter dated May 19, 1917, is from the Cortland Beef Co., a wholesale provider of dressed meats, provisions, and produce based in Cortland, New York. The letterhead prominently features the company name, established in 1888 and incorporated in 1904, along with a detailed design highlighting their products including butter, cheese, eggs, smoked meats, and sausage manufacturing. The letter is addressed to Wm. E. Marks & Co. in Syracuse, NY, requesting shipment of coal urgently to maintain furnace operations during that period. Signed by Nelson N. Harper, it reflects business communication and logistical concerns during the World War I era. Printed on orange paper, this piece measures approximately 8.5 by 11 inches and shows typical age-related wear such as minor corner creases and slight discoloration, adding to its authentic vintage appeal. Collectors of early 20th-century business ephemera, meat industry history, or regional New York memorabilia will find this letter a unique and tangible connection to the industrial and commercial past of Cortland County.
