I learned about this nineteenth century envelope over the weekend addressed to Mr. M.B. Paige of Peabody, Massachusetts from a merchant in New York City, dated "January 29, 1886." The envelope was recently discovered on Long Island.
According to the envelope, "Palme & Co. were Importers of Bohemian Glass, Lava & China Goods, Porcelain Shades, and Argand Chimneys, located at 38 Barclay Street, New York."
Furthermore, it was published by the New York Historical Publishing Company in 1885 in the book New York's Great Industries, "This business was originally established many years ago, and since its inception, the house has obtained a liberal and influential patronage from first-class retailers and jobbers, owing to the unsurpassed elegance, quality and novelty of its glassware and porcelain goods...The business is wholesale, and the house being a large buyer and importer, direct from the most celebrated manufacturers. (see below for more information)."
When I wrote the book The Moses B. Paige Company: The Last of the Peabody Potteries, which was published last June by Historic Beverly in Massachusetts, I speculated that some of the red earthenware manufactured at the Paige Pottery was likely exported outside of New England, including to New York City. This envelope could certainly be proof of that export business.
Enveloped from a NYC Merchant Addressed to the Paige Pottery in Peabody, Mass.
Please Stay Tuned...Much More to Come...
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