Date of use : 1922 USA

American Commercial Photo Co. Business Cover

American Commercial Photo Co. can be regarded as a corporate enterprise engaged in commercial and industrial photography in Detroit during the early twentieth century. Documentary traces of its activity from the late 1910s through the late 1920s indicate that the firm responded to the visual demands of the industrial age. Although details such as the identity of its founder and the exact date of establishment require further archival research, the available evidence is sufficient to position the company as an active participant in Detroit's commercial photography ecosystem. The address visible on the envelope is 1985 Gladwin Street, Detroit, Michigan.

Record Information

Title: American Commercial Photo Co. Business Cover

Category: Photographic History / Commercial Photography

Subcategory: Industrial Era / Corporate Correspondence

Country: USA

City: Detroit, Michigan (1985 Gladwin Street)

Date of use: circa 1922

Company (Sender): American Commercial Photo Co., Detroit. Engaged in commercial and industrial photography. Active from late 1910s through late 1920s, serving the visual demands of Detroit's industrial age.

Object Type: Domestic commercial envelope

Postal Features: U.S. postage, Detroit postal markings, 1920s commercial correspondence format.

Language: English

Material: Paper envelope

Dimensions: Standard envelope format

Collection Theme: American Commercial Photo Co., Detroit industrial photography, commercial photography, 1920s business practices, Gladwin Street address, early 20th-century corporate correspondence.

Archival Significance: This 1920s envelope from American Commercial Photo Co. documents the activities of a Detroit-based commercial photography firm serving industrial clients. It illustrates the role of photography in documenting and promoting industry during America's industrial age. The Gladwin Street address provides a tangible link to the company's operations. This item is a primary source for understanding the commercial photography ecosystem in early 20th-century Detroit.

Research Note:

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