{"product_id":"1901-boston-maine-railroad-freight-bills-merchants-miners-steamship-ephemera","title":"1901 Boston \u0026 Maine Railroad Freight Bills Merchants Miners Steamship Ephemera","description":"\u003ch1 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(127, 22, 14); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1901 Boston \u0026amp; Maine Railroad \u0026amp; Steamship Waybill \/ Freight Receipt Archive – Samuel Pierce Organ Pipe Co. (Reading, Mass.) – 4-Piece Turn-of-the-Century Ephemera Lot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArchive Overview \u0026amp; Identification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_5be6fcb8a44eb8b5-928\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTime Period:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"13\"\u003eJune – July 1901\u003c\/b\u003e (Turn of the 20th Century)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_5be6fcb8a44eb8b5-929\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eConsignee \/ Customer:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"22\"\u003eSamuel Pierce Organ Pipe Company\u003c\/b\u003e (Reading, Massachusetts)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4,1,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,1,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_5be6fcb8a44eb8b5-930\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,1,1,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,1,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInscriptions:\u003c\/i\u003e Hand-inscribed variously as \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,1,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"42\"\u003e\"Saml Pierce O. P. Co.\"\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,1,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"67\"\u003e\"S. Pierce O. P. Co.\"\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,1,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"94\"\u003e\"Saml Pierce Organ Pipe Co Reading Mass\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,1,1,0,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,1,1,0,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTransportation Lines:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"4,2,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,1,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_5be6fcb8a44eb8b5-931\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,2,1,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,1,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBoston \u0026amp; Maine Railroad (B\u0026amp;M)\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,2,1,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"31\"\u003e\"To BOSTON \u0026amp; MAINE RAILROAD, Dr. – Reading, Mass.\"\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,2,1,0,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,1,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_5be6fcb8a44eb8b5-932\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,2,1,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMerchants and Miners Transportation Company (M\u0026amp;MT Co.)\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,2,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"56\"\u003e\"From BALTIMORE, via S.S. NANTUCKET; Boston, Mass.\"\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,2,1,1,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eForm Types:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4,3,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBoston \u0026amp; Maine Railroad:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,3,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003eFORM 781 – Freight Receipt \/ Transportation Charges Bill\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,1,0,1\" id=\"p-rc_5be6fcb8a44eb8b5-933\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMerchants \u0026amp; Miners:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,3,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"20\"\u003eSteamship Freight Arrival Notice \u0026amp; Paid Bill\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,1,1,1\" id=\"p-rc_5be6fcb8a44eb8b5-934\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCashiers \u0026amp; Agent Stamps:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4,4,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,1,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_5be6fcb8a44eb8b5-935\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,4,1,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,1,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eE. P. Crooker\u003c\/b\u003e, Freight Cashier \/ Agent for Boston \u0026amp; Maine Railroad (stamped and signed on B\u0026amp;M receipts)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,4,1,0,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,4,1,0,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,1,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_5be6fcb8a44eb8b5-936\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,4,1,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA. M. Graham\u003c\/b\u003e, Agent, with purple stamped \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,4,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"41\"\u003e\"PAID JUN 18 1901 M. \u0026amp; M. T. Co.\"\u003c\/i\u003e and clerk initials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,4,1,1,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,4,1,1,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIndividual Item Breakdown\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReceipt 1 (Top Left in Box \/ June 27, 1901 B\u0026amp;M):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,1\" id=\"p-rc_5be6fcb8a44eb8b5-937\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7,0,2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,2,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_5be6fcb8a44eb8b5-938\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0,2,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,2,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePro. No.:\u003c\/b\u003e 614 | \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,2,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e June 27, 1901\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0,2,0,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,2,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_5be6fcb8a44eb8b5-939\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0,2,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,2,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e From Boston\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0,2,1,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,2,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_5be6fcb8a44eb8b5-940\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0,2,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,2,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommodity \/ Cargo:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,2,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003e\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"7,0,2,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003e27 Pigs Lead\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (Weight: 1,520 lbs | Freight: $0.91)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0,2,2,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,2,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_5be6fcb8a44eb8b5-941\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0,2,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7,0,2,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignificance:\u003c\/i\u003e Essential raw metal cargo used by Samuel Pierce to cast lead\/tin alloys for church and concert pipe organ ranks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0,2,3,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0,2,3,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReceipt 2 (Bottom Right in Box \/ June 21, 1901 B\u0026amp;M):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1\" id=\"p-rc_5be6fcb8a44eb8b5-942\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7,1,2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,2,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_5be6fcb8a44eb8b5-943\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,2,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,2,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePro. No.:\u003c\/b\u003e 501 | \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,2,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e June 21, 1901\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,2,0,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,2,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_5be6fcb8a44eb8b5-944\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,2,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,2,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e From Boston\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,2,1,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,2,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_5be6fcb8a44eb8b5-945\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,2,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,2,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommodity \/ Cargo:\u003c\/b\u003e Multi-barrel \/ crate shipment (Weight: 2,500 lbs | Freight: $1.50)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,2,2,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReceipt 3 (Single View \/ June 19, 1901 B\u0026amp;M):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,1\" id=\"p-rc_5be6fcb8a44eb8b5-946\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7,2,2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,2,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_5be6fcb8a44eb8b5-947\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,2,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,2,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePro. No.:\u003c\/b\u003e 439 | \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,2,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e June 19, 1901 (W-B Date 6\/18)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,2,0,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,2,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_5be6fcb8a44eb8b5-948\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,2,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,2,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e From Boston\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,2,1,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,2,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_5be6fcb8a44eb8b5-949\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,2,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,2,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommodity \/ Cargo:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,2,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003e\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"7,2,2,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003e1 Bx Hdw\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7,2,2,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"29\"\u003e1 Box Hardware\u003c\/i\u003e, Weight: 20 lbs | Amount: 25¢)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,2,2,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReceipt 4 (Steamship Bill \/ June 17–18, 1901 Merchants \u0026amp; Miners):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,1\" id=\"p-rc_5be6fcb8a44eb8b5-950\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7,3,2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,2,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_5be6fcb8a44eb8b5-951\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3,2,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,2,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCarrier:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,2,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"9\"\u003eMerchants and Miners Transportation Company\u003c\/b\u003e (Boston, Mass. agency)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3,2,0,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,2,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_5be6fcb8a44eb8b5-952\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3,2,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,2,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin Route:\u003c\/b\u003e Transferred \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,2,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003efrom Baltimore via the S.S. Nantucket\u003c\/b\u003e (Voyage 83)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3,2,1,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,2,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eShipment:\u003c\/b\u003e Consigned to Samuel Pierce Organ Pipe Co., stamped \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"61\"\u003ePAID JUN 18 1901\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,2,2,1\" id=\"p-rc_5be6fcb8a44eb8b5-953\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorical Significance: Industrial Music \u0026amp; Rail Heritage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Samuel Pierce Organ Pipe Company:\u003c\/b\u003e Founded in Reading, MA in 1847 by Samuel Pierce, this firm grew to become one of the premier and longest-operating independent pipe organ manufacturers in the United States, supplying precision pipes to world-famous builders such as E. \u0026amp; G.G. Hook \u0026amp; Hastings, Aeolian-Skinner, and Austin Organs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_5be6fcb8a44eb8b5-954\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Pigs of Lead\" Cargo:\u003c\/b\u003e Organ pipes require specific ratios of molten lead and tin (\"spotted metal\") to produce warm diapason tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,2\"\u003e. Seeing the raw materials (\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,2\" data-index-in-node=\"28\"\u003e\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,2\" data-index-in-node=\"28\"\u003e27 Pigs Lead\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e weighing over 1,500 lbs) physically moving from Boston rail yards to Reading on these receipts provides exceptional historical texture for industrial ephemera collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,3\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_5be6fcb8a44eb8b5-955\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCoastal Steamship \u0026amp; Rail Intermodal Link:\u003c\/b\u003e The combination of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"65\"\u003eS.S. Nantucket (Merchants \u0026amp; Miners)\u003c\/b\u003e coastal steamer from Baltimore connecting into the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"152\"\u003eBoston \u0026amp; Maine Railroad\u003c\/b\u003e showcases the vital intermodal freight delivery network powering New England factories in 1901\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Visual Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAssigned Technical Grade:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003eVery Fine (VF Postal\/Commercial Ephemera)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,1\" id=\"p-rc_5be6fcb8a44eb8b5-956\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePreservation Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_5be6fcb8a44eb8b5-957\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,0,0,0\"\u003eCrisp, stable early-1900s document paper with light, natural handling patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,0,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,0,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_5be6fcb8a44eb8b5-958\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,1,0,0\"\u003eFaint original folds and spindle pin marks from railroad station desk spikes (completely typical for authentic commercial rail archives)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,1,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,1,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_5be6fcb8a44eb8b5-959\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,2,0,0\"\u003eBold, unfaded letterpress typography and vibrant purple cashier handstamps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,2,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,2,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_5be6fcb8a44eb8b5-960\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,3,0,0\"\u003eNo major paper loss, water damage, or rot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,3,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,3,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollector Value \u0026amp; Market Pricing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCategory:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"10\"\u003eTurn-of-the-Century Railroad \u0026amp; Maritime Ephemera \/ Industrial Music Scripophily\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,1\" id=\"p-rc_5be6fcb8a44eb8b5-961\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFair Market Value (Complete 4-Piece Archive):\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"46\"\u003e$25.00 to $40.00 USD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"16,1,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1,1,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_5be6fcb8a44eb8b5-962\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,1,1,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"16,1,1,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e(Individually, B\u0026amp;M receipts trade for $6–$10 each; the SS Nantucket coastal steamship bill commands $10–$15 alone)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,1,1,0,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,1,1,0,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCross-Market Demand:\u003c\/b\u003e Appeals across three active collector niches:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"16,2,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,2,1,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_5be6fcb8a44eb8b5-963\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,2,1,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,1,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNew England Railroad Specialists:\u003c\/b\u003e Boston \u0026amp; Maine Railroad (Fallen Flag line)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,2,1,0,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,2,1,0,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,2,1,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_5be6fcb8a44eb8b5-964\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,2,1,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaritime \/ Coastal Steamship Enthusiasts:\u003c\/b\u003e S.S. Nantucket \u0026amp; Merchants \u0026amp; Miners Transportation Co\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,2,1,1,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,2,1,1,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,2,1,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_5be6fcb8a44eb8b5-965\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,2,1,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,1,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMusical History \u0026amp; Pipe Organ Collectors:\u003c\/b\u003e Samuel Pierce Organ Pipe Co. documentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,2,1,2,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,2,1,2,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"JV Coins \u0026 Currency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50758093930754,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/7393\/8178\/files\/20261014_201415.jpg?v=1792037344","url":"https:\/\/jvcoinscurrency.com\/products\/1901-boston-maine-railroad-freight-bills-merchants-miners-steamship-ephemera","provider":"JV Coins \u0026 Currency","version":"1.0","type":"link"}