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  • Shaker Tape


    Shaker furniture has changed little since originating in America during the late 1700's. Developed by a Christian sect known as the Shakers, the style reflected their values of simplicity and efficiency. Shakers favored fabric tape over rush, wood... Read More »

  • Touch Up Markers


    Master's Magic wick type dye markers are ideal for touching up finishes that have received scuffs and light scratches during moving or handling. The markers feature excellent flow and adhesion to most surfaces and are resistant to polishes, offering... Read More »

  • Fasteners


    Manufacturer's labels did not abound in trunks until the advent of mass production. Although some early craftsman put labels in their trunks, labeling was not commonplace until the late 19th century with the introduction of hundreds of manufacturers... Read More »

  • Phone Transmitter Parts


    On April 27, 1877 Thomas Edison filed a patent application for an improved phone transmitter. Edison’s carbon block telephone transmitter relied on variations in the conductivity of carbon as a result of pressure. Edison's patent claim was declared i... Read More »

  • Switch Plate Covers


    Until the early twentieth century, it was not inevitable that electricity would displace the natural gas light as the dominant lighting medium for home use. Many homes in which electricity was installed had dual systems, using gas light for daily lig... Read More »

  • Wall Phone Cranks


    The telecommunications industry began March 10, 1876 at the precise moment Alexander Graham Bell uttered the phrase, "Come here Mr. Watson, I want to see you!?. In July of 1877, Gardiner Hubbard formed the Bell Telephone Company, and under the direc... Read More »

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