1917 Crouse-Hinds Co. Letter Syracuse NY Electrical Appliances Coal Order
$ 5.91
Description
1917 Crouse-Hinds Co. Letter Syracuse NY Electrical Appliances Coal Order. The letter references coal originating from Magees Mills near Patton, Pennsylvania, showcasing regional industrial connections of the era. This original business letter dated June 18, 1917, from the Crouse-Hinds Company of Syracuse, New York, offers a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century industrial commerce. The correspondence addresses an order for 500 tons of coal that was supposed to have shipped in May, highlighting supply chain issues with Keystone Coal and Coke Company in Buffalo. The letter references coal originating from Magees Mills near Patton, Pennsylvania, showcasing regional industrial connections of the era. Printed on official letterhead of Crouse-Hinds Company, manufacturers of electrical appliances, this piece reflects the company's operations and communication style during World War I. The letter is signed by the purchasing agent and includes company details such as branch offices in major U.S. cities, adding to its historical value. The document measures approximately 8.5 x 11 inches and shows typical aging signs like light creases and some discoloration, consistent with its over 100-year history. Collectors of early industrial ephemera, electrical manufacturing history, or World War I era business documents will appreciate this authentic piece. It offers unique insight into coal supply logistics and industrial correspondence from a notable American manufacturer of the period.
