1895 Manhattan Brass Co. New York Postal Card - East Hampton CT Posted For Sale

Discover a fascinating piece of late 19th-century business communication with this original United States Postal Card from the Manhattan Brass Company. Dated June 28, 1895, this card serves as a receipt acknowledging an order for \"Brass &c\" from a recipient in East Hampton, Connecticut. The card features pre-printed text from the Manhattan Brass Company, located at 338 East 28th Street, New York, offering a glimpse into the daily operations of a prominent brass manufacturer of the era.This historical artifact showcases the practical use of government-issued postal cards for commercial correspondence. The reverse side clearly displays the \"POSTAL CARD - ONE CENT. United States of America\" imprint, along with a crisp New York City postmark from June 28, 1895. The handwritten address to \"N. Sr. Hill Brass Co.\" in East Hampton, Connecticut, adds to its unique provenance. This item is a remarkable find for collectors of early business ephemera, New York City history, or those interested in the brass industry\'s historical footprint.