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O. N. Thacher, Hat, Cap & Fur Ware-House Wholesale & retail
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O. N. Thacher, Hat, Cap & Fur Ware-House Wholesale & retail
O.N. Thacher, Hat, Cap & Fur Ware-House Wholesale & retail /. Advertisement for Thachers establishment at Nth. Third St. No. 40, opposite the City Hotel, Philadelphia, showing interior view of shop with hats piled on a counter and on shelves, an image of a beaver felling a tree, and through a doorway, a view of the hat-making operation. Date ca. 1840. O.N. Thacher, Hat, Cap & Fur Ware-House Wholesale & retail /. Advertisement for Thachers establishment at Nth. Third St. No. 40, opposite the City Hotel, Philadelphia, showing interior view of shop with hats piled on a counter and on shelves, an image of a beaver felling a tree, and through a doorway, a view of the hat-making operation. Date ca. 1840
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Step into the bustling world of O.N. Thacher's Hat, Cap & Fur Ware-House, an establishment that once stood proudly at No. 40 North Third Street, opposite the City Hotel in Philadelphia. This photograph, dated around 1840, invites us to explore the interior of this thriving business. Hats of various shapes and sizes, piled high on the counter and shelves, attest to the popularity and diversity of Thacher's offerings. The image of a beaver felling a tree serves as a reminder of the origins of the fur trade, an essential component of the hat-making industry during this period. The connection between the beaver and the hat is further emphasized by the presence of fur pelts in the foreground. Beyond the counter, a doorway offers a glimpse into the hat-making operation. Workers, likely skilled artisans, can be seen meticulously crafting hats, perhaps using the latest techniques and tools of the time. Their dedication and craftsmanship ensured that each hat leaving Thacher's Ware-House was of the highest quality. O.N. Thacher's Hat, Cap & Fur Ware-House was not only a retail destination but also a wholesale operation, catering to both individual customers and other businesses. This advertisement encapsulates the entrepreneurial spirit and industrial prowess of Philadelphia during the 19th century, as well as the importance of the hat and fur trade in American commerce.
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