Photography in Postal History

Wednesday, 27 January 2021

USA – Colombia Photo Supply Co. to Burleigh Brooks

Envelope from Colombia Photo Supply Co. in Washington, addressed to Burleigh Brooks Inc. in New York, dealers in German photographic equipment.

Damga tarihi : 10/07/1937 Amerika

Colombia Photo Supply Co. Inc. firmasına ait antetli iş zarfı. (kuruluş 1900 Washington) Mektubun gönderildiği adres ise Burleigh Brooks Inc. şirketidir. Firma New York'ta kurulmuş özellikle Alman fotoğraf makinaları ve aksesuarlarının ithalatını ve satışı üzerine yoğunlaşmıştır.Günümüzde varlığını devam ettirmektedir.

This cover illustrates the robust mid-20th-century photographic equipment trade within the United States. While Colombia Photo Supply served customers in the capital, Burleigh Brooks Inc. specialized in importing fine German photographic tools, helping shape the availability of European precision optics in the American market.

Date of use : 10/07/1937 USA

Business stationery.Used by the Colombia Photo Supply Co.Inc. (founded 1900 in Washington).The letter was adressed to the company Burleigh Brooks Inc.(New York), importer and seller of German-made camera and accessories.The company still exists today.

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