UAH Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives

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  • daily_accounts_book2_463_WLHalsey.pdf

    This image of a W.L. Halsey transaction from August 7, 1900, is cropped from page 471 of Harrison Brothers Hardware Company daybook 2, 1898-1902. The transaction on this page was paid for in cash and does not correspond to a customer account page. W.L. Halsey purchased tobacco products in this transaction. W.L. Halsey owned a grocery company in Huntsville, Alabama, and was a frequent customer at Harrison Brothers.
  • daily_accounts_book3_273_WLHalseyCo.pdf

    This image of a W.L. Halsey + Co. transaction from October 21, 1903, is cropped from page 273 of Harrison Brothers Hardware Company daybook 3, 1901-1903. The transaction on this page corresponds to page 63 in Harrison Brothers Hardware Company customer account ledger 1, 1897-1904. In this transaction, W.L. Halsey + Co. purchased various Queensware, metalware items, and 1 dozen opal chicks. W.L. Halsey + Co. was a grocery company in Huntsville, Alabama, and was a frequent customer at Harrison Brothers. Harrison Brothers began selling hardware products in 1903 and hardware and home furnishing items gradually became their primary merchandise.
  • loc_hbhc_ledger1_000223 (125)_WLHalseyCo.pdf

    This is a W.L. Halsey customer account page on page 63 of Harrison Brothers Hardware Company customer account ledger 1, 1897-1904. Transactions and payments on this ledger page correspond to Harrison Brothers Hardware Company daybook 2, 1898-1902, and Harrison Brothers Hardware Company daybook 3, 1901-1903, and date from September 6, 1901 to November 17, 1903.
  • loc_hbhc_The_Steubenville_Pottery_Co.pdf

    This is a Steubenville Pottery Company catalog of Queensware and glassware items. A picture of the Harrison Brothers' No. 35 Special is on page 7 and the No. 30 special is on page 9 of the catalog. Other items include the Lois, Roswell, and Avalon toilet sets in various colors, Fruit Bowls, Salad plates, the Ethel Dinner Service in various colors, Cuspidores, Celery dishes, Chop dishes, Princess Jardinieres, lamps, lamp burners, clocks, and knives.
  • daily_accounts_book3_427_MollieMcGee_pipes.pdf

    This image of a Miss Mollie McGee transaction from November 23, 1903, is cropped from page 431 of Harrison Brothers Hardware Company daybook 3, 1901-1903. In this transaction, Miss Mollie McGee purchased 8ft pipes + 2 collars, 2 elbows, and 2 stove mats for $2.55. The Harrison Brothers began selling hardware products, such as pipes, in 1903.
  • loc_hbhc_No.35_Special.pdf

    This is an image of a Harrison Brothers advertising pamphlet for the No. 35 special, the first Queensware product sold by the store. The text at the top of the left page states "Harrison Bros., Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers in Queensware, Glassware, Tobacco, Cigars, Paper, Paper Bags, Etc. Huntsville, Ala,-----1900." The inscription in small print below is an announcement for new Queensware and glassware products. The page on the right side of the image lists the items included in the No. 35 Special and the price.
  • loc_hbhc_No.8_Lamp_Assortment_White.pdf

    The text at the top of this Harrison Brothers advertisement states "Harrison Brothers, Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers in China, Glass, Tin, Enameled Steelware, Cutlery, Paper and Paper Bags. No. 8 Lamp Assortment. Colors in Blue, Green & Crystal, With Plain Chimneys." Below this text is listed each of the items included in the assortment and the price. The small print at the bottom of the page details the Harrison Brothers' terms.
  • loc_hbhc_No.36 Special (2).pdf

    This is an image of a Harrison Brothers advertisement for the "Original Package No. 36 Special." The text at the top of the page states "Harrison Brothers, Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers in China, Glass, Tin, Enameled Steelware, Cutlery, Paper and Paper Bags. Original Package No. 36 Special. Ironstone China, Plain and Decorated." The items included in the special and the prices are listed in the center of the page. The Harrison Brothers' terms are written in small print at the bottom of the page.
  • daily_accounts_book3_440_no36Asst_no8Lamp.Jpeg

    This image of a C.C. Smith transaction from December 8, 1903, is cropped from page 444 in Harrison Brothers Hardware Company daybook 3, 1901-1903. C.C. Smith was from Eva Alabama, as noted at the top of the transaction. In this transaction, C.C. Smith purchased 1#36 asst., 1#8 lamp asst., 1 novelty asst, 2 doz. opal chicks, 1 doz. rabbits, and 1 doz. #150 syrup cans for $55.25. The no. 36 and no. 8 lamp assortments were advertised as special deals offered only by Harrison Brothers.
  • daily_accounts_book2_216_MrsLizzieBarclift.Jpeg

    This image of a Mrs. Lizzie Barclift transaction from February 4, 1899, is cropped from page 218 of Harrison Brothers Hardware Company daybook 2, 1898-1902. In this transaction, Mrs. Lizzie Barclift purchased tobacco products and paid $2.60 to her customer account. Mrs. Lizzie Barclift was from Valhermosa Springs. c/o P.W. Williams is written at the bottom of the account. The Harrison Brothers sold primarily tobacco products until March 1900 and Mrs. Lizzie Barclift was one of only a few women to be a frequent tobacco customer and have a customer account. The transaction on this page corresponds to page 497 in Harrison Brothers Hardware Company customer account ledger 1, 1897-1904.

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