1879 Thomas Foster and Sons Invoice – Utica NY Wholesale Hardware Store Art
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Offer up a stunning piece of 19th-century commercial history with this original illustrated wholesale trade invoice from Thomas Foster & Sons Wholesale Hardware, Iron & Steel, Wagon-Makers, Contractors, & Builders Supplies located at 135 Genesee St. and 8 to 16 Charlotte St. in Utica, N.Y. (Established 1846).
Dated March 11, 1879, this document features a fantastic, highly detailed graphic engraving across the top showing multiple multi-story storefronts and buildings of the hardware firm. Issued to "A. B. Finster" and filled out with detailed handwritten manuscript entries for hardware items (nails, tacks, etc.) in gorgeous period iron gall ink, complete with a "Recd Payment" stamp/signature at the bottom.
An exceptional display piece for collectors of antique business ephemera, illustrated trade documents, or Upstate New York history.
Item Type: Antique Business Invoice / Ephemera
Location: Utica, New York (NY)
Date: March 11, 1879
Key Details: Gorgeous multi-building storefront engraving; lists partners Thomas Foster, Abbott Foster, and David S. Foster in the header.
Condition: Vintage antique condition with expected folds, light toning, and minor wear appropriate for a document nearly 150 years old. Preserved in a protective sleeve backing. Please review all photos for exact condition.
$44.80
Sale price
$44.80
Regular price
1879 Thomas Foster and Sons Invoice – Utica NY Wholesale Hardware Store Art
$44.80
Sale price
$44.80
Regular price
Description:
Offer up a stunning piece of 19th-century commercial history with this original illustrated wholesale trade invoice from Thomas Foster & Sons Wholesale Hardware, Iron & Steel, Wagon-Makers, Contractors, & Builders Supplies located at 135 Genesee St. and 8 to 16 Charlotte St. in Utica, N.Y. (Established 1846).
Dated March 11, 1879, this document features a fantastic, highly detailed graphic engraving across the top showing multiple multi-story storefronts and buildings of the hardware firm. Issued to "A. B. Finster" and filled out with detailed handwritten manuscript entries for hardware items (nails, tacks, etc.) in gorgeous period iron gall ink, complete with a "Recd Payment" stamp/signature at the bottom.
An exceptional display piece for collectors of antique business ephemera, illustrated trade documents, or Upstate New York history.
Item Type: Antique Business Invoice / Ephemera
Location: Utica, New York (NY)
Date: March 11, 1879
Key Details: Gorgeous multi-building storefront engraving; lists partners Thomas Foster, Abbott Foster, and David S. Foster in the header.
Condition: Vintage antique condition with expected folds, light toning, and minor wear appropriate for a document nearly 150 years old. Preserved in a protective sleeve backing. Please review all photos for exact condition.