1917 Cortland Beef Co Letterhead Vintage Business Ephemera NY
$ 5.91
Description
1917 Cortland Beef Co Letterhead Vintage Business Ephemera NY. This original 1917 business letter from Cortland Beef Co., a wholesale supplier of dressed meats, provisions, and produce based in Cortland, New York, offers a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century commerce. Typed on orange letterhead, the correspondence is dated May 26, 1917, and addressed to Wm. Marks Coal Co. in Syracuse, NY. The letter discusses a coal delivery issue, reflecting the logistical challenges of the time during World War I. The letterhead prominently features the company's founding year (1888) and incorporation date (1904), along with product details including butter, cheese, eggs, smoked meats, and sausage manufacturing. The document measures approximately 8.5 x 11 inches, typical of business stationery from the early 1900s. Its well-preserved condition and authentic signatures add to its collectible appeal for those interested in industrial history, food production, and regional New York ephemera.
