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Watkins Hardware Co. Richmond, VA Letterhead to: Geo. E. Wear 1895 Anvil Scale
Watkins Hardware Co. Richmond, VA Letterhead to: Geo. E. Wear 1895 Anvil Scale
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Watkins Hardware Co. Richmond, VA Letterhead to: Geo. E. Wear 1895 Anvil Scale
George E. Wear (1847-1908) was a retail merchant located in Mineral, VA - which up until 2010, never held a population greater than 500, and was the center of gold mining activity in Louisa County. At one point, there were as many as 15 gold mines operating within a 2 mile radius of this town. This sheet is part of a large collection of billheads, letterheads and covers that just came to market with a connection to Mr. Wear and the products he purchased to offer for sale to his customers. Some of the billheads and letterheads are addressed to Mr. Wear in Sulphur Mines, a town nearby Mineral.
Condition: On colored laid paper stock. Showing only minor signs of age, use and handling consistent with it's age. Expected fold creases from posting. No tears or loss. Edges and corners are crisp. 100% of the printed and written text is legible. Eye-catching mixed header typography and illustrated anvil & scale vignettes. In good to very good condition. A long list of goods purchased. Will display well in your collection. An excellent framing candidate. You will receive the exact example as seen in the photos. It measures approx. 8 1/4" x 13 1/2"
Watkins Hardware Co. Richmond, VA Letterhead to: Geo. E. Wear 1895 Anvil Scale
George E. Wear (1847-1908) was a retail merchant located in Mineral, VA - which up until 2010, never held a population greater than 500, and was the center of gold mining activity in Louisa County. At one point, there were as many as 15 gold mines operating within a 2 mile radius of this town. This sheet is part of a large collection of billheads, letterheads and covers that just came to market with a connection to Mr. Wear and the products he purchased to offer for sale to his customers. Some of the billheads and letterheads are addressed to Mr. Wear in Sulphur Mines, a town nearby Mineral.
Condition: On colored laid paper stock. Showing only minor signs of age, use and handling consistent with it's age. Expected fold creases from posting. No tears or loss. Edges and corners are crisp. 100% of the printed and written text is legible. Eye-catching mixed header typography and illustrated anvil & scale vignettes. In good to very good condition. A long list of goods purchased. Will display well in your collection. An excellent framing candidate. You will receive the exact example as seen in the photos. It measures approx. 8 1/4" x 13 1/2"
