Hull Brothers Umbrella Co. product line stereographs
Overview
Collection of stereographic photographs of the product line of an Ohio umbrella company.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1903
Creator
- Hull Brothers Umbrella Co. (Organization)
Condition Description
In good condition; cards are slightly curved.
Conditions Governing Access
Open for research.
Extent
.15 linear feet (1 box)23 albumen stereographs showing the product line of the Toledo (Ohio) company, Hull Brothers Umbrella Co.
Biographical / Historical
The Hull Brothers Umbrella Co. was noted for their patented interchangeable ferrules and handles. Founded in 1899 in Norwalk (Ohio), the company moved to Toledo (Ohio) by 1903 and was of the ten leading umbrella manufacturers in the United States.
Arrangement
Arranged as received.
Custodial History
Ownership prior to this acquisition is unknown.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
2023MH-7. Purchased from Zephyr Used & Rare Books with the Harrison D. Horblit Curator of Photography Fund, 2023 January 25.
General note
See curatorial file for further information.
Processing Information
This collection was processed to a basic level with minimal rehousing, organization, and preservation. (Melanie Wisner, 2023)
Topical
Creator
- Hull Brothers Umbrella Co. (Organization)
- Title
- Hull Brothers Umbrella Co. product line stereographs, circa 1903 (MS Typ 1333): Guide
- Status
- completed
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard University
- Date
- 2023 February 13
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- eng
- EAD ID
- hou03529
Repository Details
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