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William Bush and Co 1900 Catalog

buler

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I'm going with 1900 because it says "Established 1869" and "our 31 years experience". I like the Waukesha model. Most likely a reference to Waukesha,Wi. Waukesha was a popular tourist destination for its healing spring water.

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Lefty

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A few things caught my eye:

What's with Russian leather?

The only mention of beaver has to do with the "beaver cloth" caps. This seems like more of a "bargain" hat maker, where nutria was the top end.

The "Knox 'em all" (3rd scan, bottom right) - really? I wonder if Charles Knox filed suit.

The Kodak hat - "heavily satin lined" (3rd scan, top right, also has Russian sweat). I wonder what that's like.

I want all 3 of those boxes.

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