{"product_id":"philipsburg-montana-a-mcintyre-shelf-hardware-graniteware-1897-billhead-8-x-5-5","title":"Philipsburg Montana A McIntyre Shelf Hardware Graniteware 1897 Billhead 8 x 5.5","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"401\"\u003eThis February 23, 1897 business letter from Philipsburg, Montana was written on the billhead of A. McIntyre, dealer in shelf hardware, graniteware, tinware, glassware, queensware, and wagon material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"717\"\u003eDuring the late nineteenth century, towns like Philipsburg functioned as supply hubs serving mining districts and surrounding agricultural communities. Hardware merchants provided essential goods ranging from nails and tools to wagon components, supporting both industrial operations and frontier settlement needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003eThe printed heading lists A. McIntyre and his broad hardware inventory, with the location given as Philipsburg, Montana. Addressed to A. M. Holter Hardware Co. in Helena, the handwritten request asks for pricing on nails in ten- to fifteen-keg lots and three-quarter inch steel narrow teeth, reflecting wholesale trade between regional suppliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined or refunded to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52874562601144,"sku":"20260221g + 2","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_49ea44e8-a975-4fe3-9c97-5a9f96d0181c.jpg?v=1771732357","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/philipsburg-montana-a-mcintyre-shelf-hardware-graniteware-1897-billhead-8-x-5-5","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}