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Up for sale is a fascinating piece of mid-century industrial and crafting ephemera: an authentic, original typed business letter from the renowned tool manufacturer and importer William Dixon, Incorporated of Newark, New Jersey.
Dated January 19th, 1953, this letter is printed on the company’s official illustrated letterhead and is addressed to a Mr. Norman Hower of Orange, California.
Historical Context Established in 1868, William Dixon, Inc. was a legendary supplier of fine tools for bench jewelers, silversmiths, dentists, and art metal craftsmen. Their vintage catalogs are highly collectible today. This letter directly references their famous "Art Metal Crafts Catalog," noting a response to the customer regarding a price list, and mentions the return of a $1.00 fee sent by the buyer.
Hand-signed in ink by Harold Mendles, Sales Department.
Graphic Elements: Features the classic red "DIXON Trade Mark Registered" logo block, a distinct bright red graphic stamp in the bottom left corner instructing the recipient to "Please Refer to the Department Mentioned Above," and vintage slogan taglines at the footer for Dixon Brushes and Glardon Files.
Please see photos for a better idea of the condition and feel free to make an offer.
