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This postcard was issued by Acme Company (also known as Acme Spring Bed Co.), a major manufacturer of household furnishings based in Chicago, IL around 1900. The card acknowledges receipt of an order and offers their illustrated catalogs, listing an impressive range of products from Acme hygienic couches, iron beds, and sewing machines to parlor cabinets, ladders, and even wooden toys. The detailed product list reflects the era’s growing mass production and catalog sales trend, catering to middle-class consumers eager for affordable, factory-made goods.
The image of their large multi-story factory illustrates the scale of Acme’s operations in turn-of-the-century Chicago, a hub for furniture and manufacturing industries. At the time, Chicago was booming with over 1.7 million residents, making it the nation’s second-largest city.
This card represents both a business communication and an early example of direct mail advertising, offering insight into period marketing and commerce.
Card ProtectionAll cards ship in protective penny sleeves. Items $8 and above include an additional rigid toploader for maximum protection.
For \'Buy It Now\' Postcards Under $20Your order will ship via USPS Standard Envelope, with item(s) safely secured in a protective sleeve inside a semi-rigid envelope. For international orders, I use untracked international stamp service by default. If you prefer tracked shipping, please message me for additional options and pricing.
For \'Buy It Now\' Postcards Over $20Your order will ship via USPS Ground Advantage with full tracking. Item(s) will be securely packaged in a rigid toploader and protected in either a sturdy cardboard box or heavy-duty mailer. For international orders, shipping rates will be calculated based on destination.
For salesDefault shipping methods are based on starting offer price. As a complimentary service to US buyers, I\'ll automatically upgrade shipping to USPS Ground Advantage if the final price exceeds $20 for sale items that began below that threshold.
About Standard EnvelopeThe Standard Envelope service offers convenient tracked shipping through USPS, though tracking updates work differently than traditional packages. Your tracking may show \"delivered\" when the item reaches your local post office, rather than your mailbox. If you haven\'t received your item within 3 business days of the delivery notification, please contact me.
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