Don't Stop The Game, Page Fence Will Stop Them

Page Woven Wire Fence Co., Adrian, Michigan

Publication: Privately printed, nd (circa 1889), Adrian

First edition. 3" x 5" colorful trade card which states "Don't Stop The Game, Page Fence Will Stop Them." The beautiful lithograph was created by Calvert Lith. Co., Detroit. The lithograph is of three cowboys playing cards while a cowgirl is looking at a charging herd of cattle on the other side of the Page Fence. On the reverse side of the trade card begins "We Believe There is a Good, Practical Reason For It." "The principle of construction, and the quality of the wire used, account for the Success of Page Fences. It was the men behind the looms (working our farmer's suggestions), and everlastingly trying to find out just what qualities in wire were nearest right, and what principles of construction would make a fence that would last the longest, in use. It does seem that it has been the Real Merit of Page Fence that has induced Farmers and Stockmen into buying, and kept them right on buying it year after year. Noting our company's success, many others have tried to imitate our fences. Page Woven Wire Fence Co., Adrian, Michigan." According to township records, the Page Fence Co. was started in Rollin Township in 1889 by J. Wallace Page and, after moving to Adrian shortly thereafter, quickly grew into a 100-employee operation. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the company put Adrian on the map as the “fence capital of the world.” Striking advertisement. Light wear to reverse side of the trade card else fine.

Inventory Number: 49274