This February 12, 1925 invoice from Houston, Texas records a wholesale hardware order issued by Peden Iron and Steel Co. to Rockwell Bros & Co.
During the 1920s, regional iron and steel jobbers supplied construction, oilfield, and agricultural markets across Texas, reflecting the state’s rapid industrial growth. Peden Iron & Steel Co. prominently advertised mill supplies, galvanized sheets, roofing materials, and wire fencing, positioning itself at the center of expanding infrastructure and oil development.
The invoice details multiple rolls of 14-mesh galvanized screen wire cloth in widths from 22 inches to 48 inches, with square footage calculated and extensions totaling 96.44. Notations include order number 6953, salesman Golding, and FOB Houston terms, along with a red FEB 3 1925 receipt stamp and pencil marks confirming quantities. The bold red and black masthead, paired with handwritten and stamped elements, gives the document strong visual and industrial character.
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