Image of an elevated landscape view of the National Straw Works straw hat factory in Westborough, Massachusetts, with horse-drawn carriages moving goods near railroad tracks; portraits of members of the firm of H.O. Bernard & Co.: Henry K. Taft, George N. Smalley, Henry O. Bernard, Theodore B. Smart, and John S. Bancroft in ovals along the top (the portraits are captioned H. K. Taft, G. N. Smalley, H. O. Bernard, T. B. Smart, and J. S. Bancroft). Date supplied by cataloger based on years Rankin was with the printing firm. "E. Wells Sackett & Rankin, 56 & 58 William St. N.Y."--text, bottom right margin. "The most extensive manufactory of Men's, Women's and Children's Straw Hats in the world."--text, bottom margin. "Salesrooms: 573 & 575 Broadway, New York. 73 Hawley Street, Boston, Mass."--text, bottom center margin.
Type
image
Extent
1 lithograph : color printed ; overall 60.33 x 73.66 cm (23 3/4 x 29 in.)
Westborough (Mass.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Pictorial works Advertising--Clothing and dress Industrial buildings--Pictorial works Hat trade Horse-drawn vehicles--Pictorial works Straw National Straw Works H.O. Bernard & Co Lithographs--Color--1875-1900. (gmgpc)
Place
Westborough (Mass.)
Source
Jay T. Last Collection Fashion Large Size The Jay T. Last Collection of Graphic Arts and Social History, Huntington Digital Library
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