Seattle Hardware Company Seattle, USA Importers Exporters Wholesalers General Catalog No. 9
Seattle: Seattle Hardward Company, (1923). First Thus. Hardcover. 4to. Pp. xxxii; 1898; (2). Laden b&w illustrations of products. Index. The first three pages feature typed recipes tipped-in by a former owner -- for tempering lamp chimneys; home-made powder lice remedy; "how to make good white wash," etc. Brown cloth textured with pebble-grain; gilt-stamped title on front cover with "cosway"- styled medallion of the company's Seattle headquarters (still standing at First Ave. & S. King St.). A bit shaken with head of spine frayed; corners slightly worn, with rubbing to cover. (Please see photos.) Despite detracting qualities, well-bound and quite presentable. Very Good. Item #290
A staggering compendium of products designed for the ease of life and business that provides a glimpse of life in Seattle in the 1920s. Everything from laundry stoves to garage-door hardware to church bells to Colt .380 caliber automatic pistols, all presented with b&w illustrations. The Seattle Hardware Company was owned by the Black family, of whom, Frank, served as Mayor of Seattle ... for three weeks. They later formed Black Manufacturing, among other businesses.
Price: $75.00