GUSN-319895
The caption text reads "Red Pig Household Knives are ground by the cold process not effecting the temper." The knife in the illustration is the "No. 2. Rip Snorter." Robeson manufactures "Shuredge" quality cutlery. The card verso has a piece so the card can stand on a flat surface. A.L. Sherk, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania is stamped on the verso.
advertising
business (commercial function)
cutlery
knives
kitchenware
trade cards (advertising)
1 trade card : color illustration ; 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches
EP003
Trade card albums collection
EP003.002.011
5 1/2 x 3 1/2 (HxW)(inches)
Anonymous donor 2001.
Rochester (Monroe county, New York state)
Chambersburg (Franklin county, Pennsylvania)
trade cards (advertising)
Item
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