c.1900 Horse and Buggy Waterproof Products Trade Catalogue

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: R.A. Humphrys, 1900. Very good. Light toning, letter folds, a couple short tears. Tape repairs.. Trade catalogue for R.A. Humphrys, "Manufacturer of Water-Proof Horse Covers, Oiled Clothing, Wagon Covers" as well as "Rubber Clothing", tarpaulins, carriage cloths, feed bags and covers for horses, etc. A full assemblage of products for horse and buggy drivers to endure wet and cold weather on the job. Includes 7 pp. of products, including some illustrations. Each product priced, some with descriptions. Measures approx. 9.25" by 5.75" The introduction of rubber and "waterproofed" products in the 19th century led to a revolution in consumer products, and the market was flooded with new "waterproofed" products in the early 1900s for all purposes.