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Contributor Donaldson Brothers (Firm)
Title Said Jackson at New Orleans, "Boys we'll each one turn explorer, and make a raid on the enemy's stores with the Enterprise Bung Borer." [graphic].
Publisher New York: Donaldson Brothers, lith
Date c1893
Physical Description 1 print: chromolithograph; 13 x 9 cm. (5 x 3.5 in.)
Description Trade card issued during the Columbian Exposition of 1893 advertising Enterprise Mf'g Co. of Pa. "Enterprise Bung-Hole Borer or Hollow Auger." Contains an anachronistic scene including a caricaturized depiction of Andrew Jackson and his militia during the War of 1812. Depicts the Major General triumphantly drilling a hole into a cask of rum with an Enterprise auger. Casks surround him and his troop cheers in the background near an American flag. Also contains a view of Machinery Hall designed by Peabody & Stearns. The exposition held in Chicago May 1-October 30, 1898 celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World in 1492. Enterprise Manufacturing Co. of Pa. was established in 1866.
Notes Advertising text printed on verso: Enterprise Bung-Hole Borer or Hollow Auger. The Most Complete Bung-Hole Borer in the Market. This Auger is made of cast steel, and is ground by patented machinery in such a manner as to leave the cutting edge the most prominent. It is nicely hardened, finely tempered, and very durable. Being furnished with a round lip bit, smooth boring is ensured. It bores a complete Round Hole, Regular Taper, and holds it own chips, preventing them from entering the cask. To sharpen the Stock or Reamer, file the inside of slot only. Prices: No. 1, Bores from 3/8 to 1 1/2 inches, $1.50. " 2, " " 1 1/8 to 2 " 2.00. " 3, " " 1 1/2 to 3 " 3.00.
Printed on verso: For Sale by the Hardware Trade. Send for Catalogue. The Enterprise M'f'g Co. of Pa., Third & Dauphin Sts., Philadelphia, U.S.A.
Vignette illustration on verso. Depicts an auger.
Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Gift of Michael Zinman.
Subject Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 -- Caricatures and cartoons.
World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) -- Buildings.
Enterprise Manufacturing Co. of Penn'a.
Hardware industry -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Augers.
Barrels.
Geographic subject United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Battles & campaigns.
United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Anecdotes.
Genre Trade cards -- 1890-1900.
Chromolithographs -- 1890-1900.
Associated name Peabody & Stearns, architect.
Location Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Trade cards [P.2008.36.61]
Accession number P.2008.36.61