Item Description:
Up for sale is a spectacular, double-sided piece of 19th-century Pennsylvania industrial history: an original 1890s Albright's Son & Co. corporate billhead from Allentown, PA, featuring an authentic 1891 handwritten labor ledger on the reverse side.
This document offers an incredible "two-in-one" display for collectors:
• FRONT SIDE: Features crisp, unused Gilded Age typography and an elaborate engraving detailing the company as "Manufacturers of Wrought Iron Pipe, Brass & Iron Fittings for Steam, Gas and Water" located at Front Street above Linden, Allentown, PA.
• REVERSE SIDE: Features an active handwritten office manuscript detailing personal labor wages for Geo. O. Albright. It reads: "Geo. O. Albright, To Wages, Sep 30 / 91 — 6 days work Driving @ 1.35 ... 8.10."
Item Details:
• Business: Albright's Son & Co. / George O. Albright
• Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania (Lehigh County)
• Date of Manuscript: September 30, 1891
• Condition: Excellent antique condition. Superb paper structural integrity with deep, unfaded black inks and vibrant red/blue ledger ruling on the front. Includes two original binder-clip punch holes on the margin from historical office filing. Exceptionally clean with no major folds or tears. Please review all high-resolution photos to evaluate the condition for your collection.
A premier crossover artifact for collectors of Lehigh Valley industrial history, vintage typography, American labor history, or Albright family genealogy!
Shipping & Handling:
Shipped flat and securely supported between thick layers of rigid cardboard to prevent any bending or creasing during transit. Eligible for affordable Standard Envelope shipping or Ground Advantage. Fast handling! Please let me know if you have any questions before purchasing.
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