C.W. Hutchins Letterhead Mug LB

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Our, C.W. Hutchins Letterhead Mug LB, features, C.W. Hutchins stationary letterhead addressed to John Heald. Showing a Hutchins cornet embossed in silver and gold annotated as such in lovely script on a dark brown background.

C.W. Hutchins 1860-1926: An manufacturer of musical instruments in Springfield Mass. At one time John Heald was employed by him. Hutchins was an innovator, in addition to brass instruments he manufactured aluminum mandolins, banjos & other string instruments and experimented with making aluminum band instruments Hutchins Manufacturing Co. was organized on Aug 12th 1896 with C.W. Hutchins, general manager; F. Edwards,treasurer; Charles H. Parsons, president

1897 granted Canadian patent #54,507 for aluminum mandolin as well as US patent #575,425 for tailpiece & guard; Music Trade Review has article about the aluminum mandolins now in stock and starting to sell, they had plans to build guitars, drums & zithers as well, dealer M.P. Conway was selling them; it was said that he had run a band instrument factory for ten years and had contemplated making them from aluminum but a more practical use was for stringed instruments. Also sold bodies to Merrill. He discontinued making brass instruments prior to going out of business.

1903 The Fletcher Aluminum Co. and the C.W. Hutchins Mfg. Co. were combined under the Fletcher Aluminum Novelty Co. to make specialty signs and advertising. Hutchins was used for printing on aluminum.

Our images are from original sources, documents, photographs, advertisements ect. and thus are imperfect. Over a 100 years ago someone wrote on this one. We think that makes it more interesting

Whether you’re drinking your morning coffee, evening tea, or something in between, our C.W. Hutchins Letterhead Mug LB. is for you. It’s sturdy and glossy with a vivid print that’ll withstand the microwave and dishwasher. Available in, 11 & 15 oz

Features C.W. Hutchins Letterhead circa 1880’s on a light brown background with, Dear Mr. Heald, written at the bottom

• Ceramic
• Dishwasher and microwave safe

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