HEKTOGRAPH MANUFACTURING COMPANY Stock 1882. NYC. Copy Duplication Process. VF+

Description

The
Hektograph Manufacturing Company of New York
. Stock issued April 15,
1882 at New York City. Incorporated in 1881
in the State of New York. Red embossed company seal lower left.
Certificate No. 18
was issued to
William Arbuthnol
for 100 shares of capital stock ( per share). Company capital was
0,000
. Hand signed by company
president B. F. Pond
and
secretary John W. Paul
. Certificate is about 7” x 10.5”. Black print on cream-colored paper. Eagle and flag vignette.
The Hektograph Manufacturing Company was formed in 1881 by Charles H. Green after developing an early copy duplication process that used aniline ink and gelatin to reproduce an original document. The master was written or typed with the ink, then placed face down in a tray containing the gelatin and pressed gently for a minute or two, with the result that most of the ink transferred to the surface of the gelatin. Gelatin was used because its moisture kept the ink from drying. Copies were made by using a roller to press blank papers onto the gelatin. Each time a copy was made, some ink was removed from the gelatin, and consequently successive copies were progressively lighter. The company sold their patented process from 1881 until 1898. (see attached photos of Hektograph trade card and advertisement [not included in this auction])
Condition:  Very Fine+
, light folds, minor creasing, no tears, minor signs of wear/handling/toning (see photos), ink cancelled.
Printer:
(none noted)
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