1921 Kane & Roach Syracuse NY Coal Guarantee Letter Industrial Ephemera
$ 8.45
Description
1921 Kane & Roach Syracuse NY Coal Guarantee Letter Industrial Ephemera. This original 1921 letter from Kane & Roach, manufacturers of rolling mill machinery and straightening machines, is a fascinating piece of industrial ephemera from Syracuse, New York. Dated April 15, 1921, the letter outlines a coal quality guarantee for an order of buckwheat Scranton coal, reflecting early 20th-century industrial practices and coal trade assurances. The letterhead boasts detailed typography and decorative design elements typical of the era, including references to specialized machinery and membership in the National Metal Trades Association. The letter is typewritten with handwritten annotations and signatures, offering authenticity and historical significance. It reveals pricing details, delivery conditions, and a warranty on the coal's quality, providing valuable insights into business transactions of the period. The document measures approximately 8.5 x 11 inches and displays signs of age such as folds, slight discoloration, and minor edge wear, consistent with nearly a century of preservation. This unique artifact is ideal for collectors of industrial history or ephemera related to early American manufacturing and coal industry.
