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This 1909 postcard from the Joseph Dixon Crucible Company confirms shipment of an order for axle grease, noting the items were sent via the steamship Chelsea on September 30, 1909. The Dixon company, founded in 1827, became a major American manufacturer of graphite products, particularly crucibles used in metalworking, and eventually the famed Dixon Ticonderoga pencils. This card reflects the company\'s diversified offerings during the industrial boom, when axle grease was essential to rail and wagon operations.
Jersey City, New Jersey, served as a critical hub for Dixon’s operations, with easy access to East Coast shipping routes and a growing industrial base. The port city thrived at the turn of the century with expanding manufacturing and shipping industries, making it an ideal base for businesses like Dixon to distribute products regionally by rail and steamer.
Card ProtectionAll cards ship in protective penny sleeves. Items $8 and above include an additional rigid toploader for maximum protection.
For \'Buy It Now\' Postcards Under $20Your order will ship via USPS Standard Envelope, with item(s) safely secured in a protective sleeve inside a semi-rigid envelope. For international orders, I use untracked international stamp service by default. If you prefer tracked shipping, please message me for additional options and pricing.
For \'Buy It Now\' Postcards Over $20Your order will ship via USPS Ground Advantage with full tracking. Item(s) will be securely packaged in a rigid toploader and protected in either a sturdy cardboard box or heavy-duty mailer. For international orders, shipping rates will be calculated based on destination.
For salesDefault shipping methods are based on starting offer price. As a complimentary service to US buyers, I\'ll automatically upgrade shipping to USPS Ground Advantage if the final price exceeds $20 for sale items that began below that threshold.
About Standard EnvelopeThe Standard Envelope service offers convenient tracked shipping through USPS, though tracking updates work differently than traditional packages. Your tracking may show \"delivered\" when the item reaches your local post office, rather than your mailbox. If you haven\'t received your item within 3 business days of the delivery notification, please contact me.
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