Mail Order Catalog, "McKinney & Company Hardware and Tools, Roofing & Paints, Mail Order - Everything for the Farm," 1913
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This mail order catalog dates from 1913, the year that parcel post service began. Rural postal customers now not only had their mail delivered to their homes, but goods as well -- much more convenient than having to make a trip into town. This McKinney & Company catalog is filled with practical products for farm use: building supplies, hardware and tools, and supplies for raising poultry.
This mail order catalog dates from 1913, the year that parcel post service began. Rural postal customers now not only had their mail delivered to their homes, but goods as well -- much more convenient than having to make a trip into town. This McKinney & Company catalog is filled with practical products for farm use: building supplies, hardware and tools, and supplies for raising poultry.
Artifact
Trade catalog
Date Made
1913
Subject Date
1913
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, New York, Binghamton
Creator Notes
Made for retailer McKinney & Company of Binghamton, New York
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
98.16.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 12.25 in
Width: 9.25 in
Inscriptions
Printed on front: McKINNEY & CO. / HARDWARE / AND TOOLS / ROOFING & PAINTS / MAIL ORDER / EVERYTHING FOR THE FARM / OUR POLICY IS TO FURNISH ONLY THE / BEST GOODS AT THE LOWEST PRICES / 184, 186, 188, 192, 194 STATE STREET / BINGHAMTON, N. Y.
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