1921 Western Union Telegram Letter Syracuse NY Business Ephemera
$ 8.45
Description
1921 Western Union Telegram Letter Syracuse NY Business Ephemera. This original 1921 Western Union Telegraph Company letter from the Eastern Division in Syracuse, New York, offers a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century business communications. Dated February 10, 1921, the typed letter is addressed to the J.R. Marks Coal Company in Syracuse, highlighting the efficiency of Western Union's service with a message delivery time of just 10 minutes. Signed by E.A. Baird, City Superintendent, this piece serves as a unique artifact illustrating the importance of telegraphy in speeding up business transactions during that era. Measuring approximately 8.5 x 11 inches, this letter is printed on official Western Union letterhead and features clear typewritten text with a bold signature. The document's historical significance lies in its demonstration of communication technology's role in commerce during the early 1920s, making it a collectible item for those interested in telegraphy, business history, or ephemera from the interwar period. Its provenance from Syracuse, N.Y., adds regional interest for collectors of New York historical documents.
