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Trade catalogs from Luther Bros. Co.

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives

Object Details

Company Name
Luther Bros. Co.
Related companies
C. J. Luther Co. ; Luther Bros. & Neuens ; Luther Co. ; Luther Grinder Mfg. Co. ; Luther Grinder & Tool Co. ; Tarter Bros. ; Hurley-Grant Co.
Date range
1800s-1900s
Record ID
SILNMAHTL_28183
Type of material
Trade catalogs
Trade literature
Notes content
Sickle grinding machines ; mower knife grinders ; tool grinding machinery ; "Western" automatic sickle grinder ; corundum diamond steels and scythe stones ; "Wonder" drill ; "Davenport Disc and Colter Sharpener" ; "Dewey Stock Waterer" ; "Combination Anvil, Vise and Drilling Machine" ; "Luther's Combination Brace and Force Feed Drill" ; "Luther's Ideal Drilling Attatchment" ; account statements for Tarter Bros. (VA) ; freight bill for the Norfolk & Western Railway Co. ; "Bolens Patent Mower Knife Grinder" ; "Luther's Dimo-Grit Grinders" ; "Best-Maide" grinders ; buffing and polishing equipment ; hand grinders ; electric grinders ; belt-driven grinders ; "barber shear and clipper grinder" ; "Warren" tool grinders ; "Luther skate sharpener" ; vises ; grinding wheels and sharpening stones ; other hardware and grinding equipment .
Includes
Trade catalog and price lists
Black and white images
Physical description
30 pieces; 1 box
Place
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Location
Trade Literature at the American History Museum Library
Collection
Smithsonian Libraries Trade Literature Collections
Smithsonian Libraries
Topic (Romaine term)
Barbershop supplies
Agricultural tools and machinery
Farm equipment and supplies (including dairy and poultry equipment)
Machine tools and metalworking equipment
Topic
Agricultural implements
Agricultural machinery
Barbershops
Dairying
Farm equipment
Machine-tools
Metal-working machinery
Language
English
Record ID
SILNMAHTL_28183
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0

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