{"product_id":"montana-iron-works-machinists-1902-billhead-butte-mt-henry-elling-w-vignette","title":"Montana Iron Works Machinists 1902 Billhead Butte, MT Henry Elling** w\/ Vignette","description":"Welcome to my listing for:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMontana Iron Works Machinists 1902 Billhead Butte, MT Henry Elling** w\/ Vignette\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Henry Elling was born in Germany December 9, 1842. At the age of 15, he was orphaned and with his younger brother, immigrated to the United States. Henry initially lived in Missouri, where an older brother had previously established himself. By 1863, Henry was working in the mercantile business in Colorado when he learned of the new gold strikes in the Idaho Territory. He arrived in Virginia City, MT in early summer of 1864, and opened a general mercantile store on Wallace Street. Henry soon expanded and prospered with investments in mining, livestock operations, property acquisitions, the franchise for electrical service for Bozeman and, most notably, widespread banking interest. By 1876, Henry was well established as one of the wealthiest men in Montana.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItem sold to: Elling State Bank. Showing signs of wear and handling consistent with its age. Was completely detached and partially repaired at the center horizontal fold crease. Expected fold creases from posting. Light staining \/ toning throughout. Eye-catching illustrated industrial vignette and bold header typefaces \/ fonts. Will display well in your collection. Overall, in poor to fair condition - and considered to be delicate until further tape repair. You will receive the exact sheet shown in the photos. It measures approx. 6 3\/4\" x 8 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Shipped securely, flat in a poly sleeve, sandwiched in chipboard, inside a rigid mailer via USPS Ground Advantage service w\/ tracking**\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50120754135353,"sku":"Fragile 95","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/3839\/4681\/files\/3b95e0b5-8814-4a7f-b039-ca9321616e20.jpg?v=1730823913","url":"https:\/\/jerrysvintagetrading.com\/products\/montana-iron-works-machinists-1902-billhead-butte-mt-henry-elling-w-vignette","provider":"Jerry's Vintage Trading","version":"1.0","type":"link"}