Early S.C. Johnson Typewritten Letter

Racine, Wisconsin: S.C. Johnson & Son, 1916. Fine. Some light dust soiling, letter folds.. Typewritten letter on S.C. Johnson & Son illustrated company letterhead urging a Michigan hardware store to follow up on a potential order of Johnson's Artistic Wood Finishes. Signed in black ink by S. Collier. Measures 11" by 8.5"; verso blank. The illustrated letterhead depicts a domestic scene with stylish wood furniture, and promotes the company's wood polish products. S.C. Johnson was founded in 1886 by Samuel Curtis Johnson, and originally sold floor waxes and polishes. It expanded rapidly and acquired many smaller companies to become a powerful producer of a diverse range of household products.