(047) Straight razor (c); Boxed razor (a - top of box) (b - bottom of box) with steel blade and plastic handle; blade stamped ''O.B.M. A. KASTOR BROS. GERMANY''; box stamped: ''OUR BEST MAKE, A. KASTOR & BROS. GERMANY. PRICE $3.00 EACH''; 048)…
Straight razor; Boxed razor with steel blade and plastic handle; blade stamped ''O.B.M. A. KASTOR BROS. GERMANY''; box stamped: ''OUR BEST MAKE, A. KASTOR & BROS. GERMANY. PRICE $3.00 EACH, GERMANY'' Box: 6 3/4'' L x 1 1/4''W x 1/2''H.
(073) Spring-loaded cylindrical candle holder with partially burnt candle; brass; with ''C.H. Stonebridge Mfg. Co NY Pat. Apl'd For''; tarnished and corroded; bagged; (126) Match box (cardboard - blue, green, white); with ''A&P'' ''Strike Anywhere…
Combination mess kit and canteen; mess kit contains: one frying pan with handle, one plate and one cup with handle; all made of tin. The entire combination fits into canvas bag with shoulder strap; canvas bag is felt lined and has leather…
Combination mess kit and canteen; mess kit contains: one frying pan with handle, one plate and one cup with handle; all made of tin. The entire combination fits into canvas bag with shoulder strap; canvas bag is felt lined and has leather…
In a letter to Horace Kepart on December 30, 1915, E. R. Wilbur from Abercrombie & Fitch advertises mosquito-proof tents called Protecto duck tents. Mr. Wilbur provides prices, measurements, and sizes. He also grants permission for Kephart to use…
In a letter to Horace Kephart on July 17, 1913, David T. Abercrombie compares the Forester and “Snow” tents. Mr. Abercrombie explains the Forester tent lacks space and height and weighs more than the Snow tent. Then he describes the Snow tent and its…
In a letter to Horace Kephart on June 21, 1913, David T. Abercrombie responds to Kephart’s Forester tent request. He recommends the Camp Fire tent to Kephart instead of the Forester since it contains more space. David T. Abercrombie co-founded…
In a letter to Horace Kephart on December 27, 1915, David T. Abercrombie explains their snake bite kit cannot be purchased from his company because new laws require a doctor’s prescription to buy poison and a pharmacist to distribute the drugs the…
In a letter to Horace Kephart on August 8, 1916, David T. Abercrombie praises Kephart for his publication “Camping and Woodcraft Volume 1” from “Outing”. Mr. Abercrombie suggests a Nova Scotia butter from New York as the best butter brand. He thanks…