Cork, Letters, Boxes

Albany cork works
Albany cork works

1905. What could you get in Albany that you can’t get today? Well, cork, for one thing. Cork of every description. Cork is something that, like burlap, has pretty much disappeared in my lifetime. If there’s any cork in your house other than a wine cork, it’s probably a bulletin board. That’s it. As you can see, the average house was once lousy with cork.

Letter cutters are kinda gone, too. I’m not even sure if there are any specialty rubber stamp houses left. Need a brass stamp or a wax seal? Good luck.

Packing boxes! Yes, it is still possible to buy packing  boxes. They’re not made here anymore, but you can still buy them. But can you get hold of Valentine’s felt weather strips? How about shooks? Didn’t think so. And does the owner of Staples offer you his home phone number, just in case you have a cardboard box emergency? Again, didn’t think so.

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