Mail Order Catalog, "McKinney & Company Hardware and Tools, Roofing & Paints, Mail Order - Everything for the Farm," 1913

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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Trade catalog

Date Made

1913

Subject Date

1913

Creator Notes

Made for retailer McKinney & Company of Binghamton, New York

Collection Title

Location

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.
Mail Order Catalog, "McKinney & Company Hardware and Tools, Roofing & Paints, Mail Order - Everything for the Farm," 1913