1922 Blanchard Coal Company Letterhead Pittsburgh PA Coal Mining Ephemera
$ 8.45
Description
1922 Blanchard Coal Company Letterhead Pittsburgh PA Coal Mining Ephemera. This original 1922 letter from the Blanchard Coal Company offers a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century coal industry operations in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dated January 27, 1922, the letterhead details the company's mining and sales activities, including references to Blanchard coal mines in Wyano and Pittsburgh. The typed letter discusses coal shipment scheduling, pricing, and labor conditions during a turbulent period marked by union tensions and market fluctuations. An important historical document, the letter highlights the company's stance on non-union labor and market challenges of the era, providing valuable context for collectors interested in industrial, labor, or regional Pennsylvania history. The letter measures approximately 8.5 x 11 inches and retains its original signatures and company details, making it a unique collectible piece of coal mining ephemera from the early 1920s.
