Finding Aid for the B. W. Martin Letter, 1897 July 1
MS-3080University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN
Collection processed by: Will Dewey, June 25, 2007
Finding Aid written by: Will Dewey, June 25, 2007
Encoded by: Will Dewey, June 25, 2007
Summary Information
B. W. Martin Letter
Date/Date Range : 1897 July 1
0.1 linear feet
Abstract: This collection consists of a letter from B. W. Martin of Harriman, Tennessee, to an unnamed woman, dated July 1, 1897. The letter describes how to take an eye test and lists prices for eyeglasses and watch repair.
MS-3080
University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN
Access and Use
Collection was purchased by Special Collections on January 30, 2007.
Collection is open for research.
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[Identification of Item], B. W. Martin Letter, MS-3080. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.
Arrangement
Collection consists of a single folder.
Biography / History
Benjamin W. Martin was born in Ohio in June of 1852. He worked as a jeweler and optician in Harriman, Tennessee.
Collection Scope and Content Note
This collection consists of a letter from B. W. Martin of Harriman, Tennessee, to an unnamed woman, dated July 1, 1897. The letter describes how to take an eye test and lists prices for eyeglasses and watch repair.
Subject Terms
- Roane County (Tenn.) -- History.
- Harriman (Tenn.) -- History.
- Jewelers -- Tennessee.
Contents List
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B. W. Martin Letter, 1897 July 1 Scope Note: Harriman Tenn July 1st 1897
Dear Madam
I take pleasure in sending you a test card by which I can fit you with spectacles as well as if you were at my trial case. The matter of using good lenses is very important, many people have had their eyes ruined by using cheap and imperfectly ground lenses. My glasses are fine crystals accurately ground and polished. I put them in good steel frames (spectacles or eye glass frames) and guarantee them to give satisfaction. Hold the test card 12 or 15 inches from the eyes and write me the number of the smallest line you can read distinctly with out glasses, and I will guarantee a perfect fit. To introduce these glasses I have put them at the low price of $100 per pair, which amount you can send me in paper or postal order, and I will send the spectacles by return mail. Its to my responsibility I refer you to the First National Bank, A. C. Scott Mayor or C B. Sevier Postmaster all of Harriman Tenn. When your watch gets out of order if you will pack it in a box with cotton, and send it to me by mail or express, I will put it in good order at as low price as good work can be done for. I you wish I will write you what the work will cost and await your reply. We stock of watches, clocks, Jewelry, knives, forks [unreadable] and at low prices to suite the times.
Yours truly,
B W Martin
Harriman, Tenn. Jeweler and Graduate Optician
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