Collection ID: 4597829

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Harden, W. B.
Abstract:
Scrapbook relating to two companies that manufactured presses for the textile and garment industry, Hoffman Machinery Company and Syracuse Triplex Presser Company, both located in Syracuse, New York.
Extent:
0.5 linear ft.
Language:
Most in English , one or two items in Spanish
Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

W. B. Harden Scrapbook, &su_name;

Background

Scope and Content:

The W. B. Harden Scrapbook consists of a large album containing advertising literature and correspondence pertaining to the Hoffman Machinery Company and the Syracuse Triplex Presser Company. Both companies manufactured garment presses and/or fabric presses for the textile and garment industry. A substantial amount of additional material is laid in.

Biographical / Historical:

Hoffman Machinery was a company in Syracuse, New York, a manufacturer of "Sanitary Steam Knit Goods Presses" for the textile industry. W. B. Harden was their advertising manager. [American Wool and Cotton Reporter, Nov. 10, 1921, p. 104.] The Syracuse Triplex Presser Company produced garment presses and as of 1922 was "a comparatively new company." [Textile World, September 16, 1922, p. 37] Harden's connection with this company is unknown.

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 2015.
Arrangement:

Original order.

Access

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PREFERRED CITATION:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

W. B. Harden Scrapbook, &su_name;

LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Bird Library, Room 600
Syracuse, NY 13244, United States
CONTACT:
315.443.2697
scrc@syr.edu