Stamped Brass Invitation ? 1911 | ||
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Posted 8 years ago
cindyjune
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Found in the bottom of an auction box lot. Perhaps Mr. Clampitt was learning how to set type? and thought he might impress Miss Proctor.
Wrentham is not far from here and I plan to take it to the fire station some day. I wonder if Mr. Clampitt was a fireman?
Brass, measures 2 5/8" x 1 1/4"
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A most interesting item.
Given that Wrentham has a "Proctor Mansion" B&B today, sounds like Mr. Clampett knew he needed to make a splash to get the attention of a prized 'catch' back in the day.
I'm not a girl, but it would impress me!
Sigh! Mildred was born in 1883 (making this item likely from the turn of the century) and died with a last name of Jeffries. Charles apparently struck out.
Thanks SpiritBear and Pencil for your comments. How do you know Mildred was born in 1883? Ancestry? Aw, I was rooting for Mr. Clampitt. I would have been impressed too!
I'm with Png -- that would impress me, too! (and I'm also terribly sorry for poor Charles...) If he wasn't a firefighter I'm betting he was a machinist. (I started to think typesetter too, but if the item was a printing plate the text would havta be reversed...?)
She didn't burn it in the fireplace with the others, I think Miss. Mildred was seen in attendance with the creative Mr. Clampett
Love these comments! thanks!
I could believe he was a machinist (of firefighting equipment) as it was likely hand stamped and few trades did/do much of that, I was a Mold Maker and know until CNC machines took over we hand stamped everything most often with pencil lines drawn to help guide the stamp placement
That is interesting PoliticalPinbacks. It sounds tiring to hand stamp and keep everything even but I now see that is how it got done before the CNC. I appreciate your comment and education on the subject!