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Unidentified man and woman.

Photograph prepared for lithography. The back of the photo states “Mrs. Grafton’s Office”. Photograph by Rapid Grip and Batten Limited, Toronto.

Unidentified man.

Back of the picture states “Must be returned to Grafton and Co Ltd Dundas Ont”. Picture prepared for lithography by Superior Engravers.

Promotional Material

Series consists of 2 drafts of the Grafton & Co. Ltd. logo, 2 victory loan advertisements, 1 war poster, 2 general advertisements, advertisement blurbs, 1 text of 90th Anniversary Souvenir Booklet.

Photographs

Series consists of photographs of employees, interior of the mailroom, offices, and Dundas manufacturing plant. Photo studios include: The Roy Studio, bob. brown studios, Bill Barrett, Rapid Grip and Batten Limited, Walker Studio, Donald V. Monk, and Superior Engravers.

H.L. Conway.

Photograph prepared for lithography by Walker Studio, Brantford.

Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Grafton & Co. Ltd.

  • Fonds
  • 1853 - 1976

The fonds consists of correspondence concerning the 90th anniversary of the company regarding the draft history entitled "1853 -- 90 Years of Progress -- 1943" pertaining to Grafton & Co. Ltd. office in Dundas. In addition there is administrative records, particular order forms and promotional material. The donation also consists of photographs of employees, interior of the mailroom, offices, and manufacturing plant, as well as an illuminated text from the employees to the Mr. James B. Grafton on the occasion of the company's 50th anniversary.

Grafton & Co. Ltd.

F.A. Smith and J.R. Mountford

F.A. Smith and J.R. Mountford, wearing one overcoat, June 29, 1944. Back of the photo reads “Topcoat made by Grafton & Co., Ltd. for man in Woodstock, weight 465 pounds, waist 66”. F.A. Smith and J.R. Mountford of the Woodstock Branch, quite comfortable in this coat".

Correspondence and Invoices

Series consists of letter correspondence and order forms correspondence between Grafton & Co. Ltd. and advertising company R.C. Smith & Son. Most of the letters discuss advertising slogans, logos, and information regarding the 90th anniversary of the company.