Rockford Illinois 1905 Ward Pump Company Iron Pump Billhead 8.5 x 4.5

This 1905 billhead from Ward Pump Company in Rockford, Illinois documents a purchase of iron pump equipment with handwritten order specifications and pricing.

At the turn of the twentieth century, companies manufacturing mechanical pumping systems were central to agricultural, industrial, and municipal infrastructure, supplying equipment for water movement, irrigation, and early utility systems. Ward Pump Company operated within this expanding industrial landscape, producing lift and force pumps as well as cylinders used across a wide range of applications in rural and urban settings.

The document features a bold printed header identifying Ward Pump Company as manufacturers of lift, force, and double acting iron pumps and cylinders, with Rockford, Illinois noted at the top. Handwritten entries include an order reference number, shipment terms, and a notation for a specific pump configuration described as “1 fig 56 2 x 6 stroke,” along with a listed amount of 3.25. The structured ruled layout and period typography present a clear example of early industrial billing practices, while the handwriting adds a layer of transactional authenticity.

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