Victorian Trade Card General Edward F Jones Civil War Wagon Scales Calendar 1886

Victorian Trade Card General Edward F. Jones Civil War Wagon Scales Calendar 1886 Features: Nice antique original trade card for Jones of Binghamton, New York Edward Franc Jones led the 6th Massachusetts Militia on its famed march through Baltimore, which sparked the first bloodshed of the American Civil War. His troops traveled onward and helped with the defense of Washington, D.C. In 1865, he served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Soon afterwards, he moved to Binghamton, New York, where he opened a scale manufacturing plant. He became widely known as "Jones of Binghamton" for his company's advertising, which included the slogan "Jones pays the freight" or "Jones, he pays the freight", to communicate that, unlike his competitors, he would not expect buyers to pay a delivery charge. Approximate dimensions as photographedCondition: Antique: This is an antique item that shows wear commensurate with age as photographed. See photos for detailed condition. ***Item comes from a smoke free, pet free environment. Payment must be received within 24 hours***