Letter from T.R. Roddy to Harry George

Letter

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a handwritten letter on letterhead from the "Indian Curio Co." located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, dated May 12th, 1910. The letter is addressed to a "Mr. Harry L. George" in St. Joseph. The content discusses the pricing of curios and assures the recipient that the offered prices reflect the best evaluation by the sender's experience. It mentions the rarity of certain items, addressing Mr. George's potential concerns about value. The manager, T.R. Roddy, writes about the usual market conditions, stating that some items are common and others are not, emphasizing the careful selection and experience in offering fair prices.

The image shows a handwritten letter on letterhead from the "Indian Curio Co." located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, dated May 12th, 1910. The letter is addressed to a "Mr. Harry L. George" in St. Joseph. The content discusses the pricing of curios and assures the recipient that the offered prices reflect the best evaluation by the sender's experience. It mentions the rarity of certain items, addressing Mr. George's potential concerns about value. The manager, T.R. Roddy, writes about the usual market conditions, stating that some items are common and others are not, emphasizing the careful selection and experience in offering fair prices.

Name/Title

Letter from T.R. Roddy to Harry George

Entry/Object ID

Q1430.634.278D

Description

Letter from T.R. Roddy to Harry George discussing a trade and other items. Vol I pg. 278D Dr Mr George I have yours of8th In reply to prices offered for the pieces sent in. I don't want to disappoint you but have offers the full valuation as my expenses dictates . Amounts are very common & cant be sold ???? or to museums. Collectors not by ????? all since sewed & of Buckskin & you know most of these now adays are cow hide tanned. The ?? ???? the little bags don't sell & the ??????? is very common & will have to keep long time to get a ???? & the larger one is only for boy too ?????? for man therefore are not sold . The bags is much ??? ???? & other common & will see duplicate at same price Sioux shirt is slow sellers. Country is full of these & don't sell as did few years ago. I trust with the explanation you will think I am about right . I sent six shirts & dresses each last month they kept them 2 - 3 months & returned every piece - only thing selling is good old museum pieces. Yours very truly

Subject

T. R. Roddy Indian Curio Company Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Pawhuska, Oklahoma Shirt

Subject Person/Organization

Harry L. George Collection