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R. S. Towle Co. (New York)

Lithographed Tin “POST-CARDS” Storage Box

Circa 1907–1915

For your consideration is rectangular lithographed tin postcard storage box manufactured by R. S. Towle Co., New York, during the height of the American postcard collecting era. The exterior is finished in a deep green enamel ground with gold striping and serif lettering reading “POST-CARDS” across the lid. The spine features a printed gold band bearing the maker’s mark: “R. S. Towle Co. N.Y.”

Constructed of folded and seamed tinplate with rolled hinge spine. Interior fitted for postcard storage. The hyphenated spelling “POST-CARDS” and typographic style are characteristic of the Edwardian period.

Manufacturer: R. S. Towle Co., New York (Brooklyn)
Date: Circa 1907–1915
Material: Lithographed tinplate
Dimensions: 6-3/16th inches by 4-1/16th inches by 1-1/2 inches
Markings: “R. S. Towle Co. N.Y.” printed on spine band

Towle Tinware & Decorated Tin Products (NYC)
• In the period spanning the late 1800s into the early 1900s, the Towle metal goods firm in New York City gained a reputation as a manufacturer of decorated metal receptacles and tinware, including decorated tin boxes. 
• According to historical industrial records from New York, this Towle firm made decorated metal receptacles, tin signs, tin tobacco tags, and other novelty advertising devices that were distributed “throughout our own and foreign countries.”
• The company was described as one of the originators of decorated tin boxes as they are now used, and was among the early American firms to manufacture tinplate products domestically. 
• Its factory was located on 3rd Street and 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn, New York, occupying a significant industrial site and employing a substantial skilled workforce for the time. 

CONDITION:  Good condition.  Surface wear consistent with age and use; scattered paint loss, edge oxidation, and scratching; structurally sound with intact hinge.  Closes. tightly.  Light warping to front panel.  PLEASE MOUSE OVER THE PHOTOGRAPHS FOR CONDITION DETAILS.

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