Monday, July 30, 2012

1913-14 Cowhide Overalls Pocket Memo Book


1913-14 Cowhide Overalls Pocket Memo Book. Cowhide was produced by the Ben J. Martin Manufacturing Company in Springfield, Missouri. The company originally started in Kansas City around 1902-1903 and relocated to Springfield in 1905. During his time, Ben J. Martin Sr. was considered one of the most prominent businessmen in southwest Missouri.








From Burley Auction Group


1 comment:

  1. Thank you for sharing. Ben J. Martin is my great-grandfather so it is very special to me seeing this wonderful piece of memorabilia.

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