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Abercrombie & Fitch to Horace Kephart, December 30, 1915

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  • In a letter to Horace Kepart on December 30, 1915, E. R. Wilbur from Abercrombie & Fitch advertises mosquito-proof tents called Protecto duck tents. Mr. Wilbur provides prices, measurements, and sizes. He also grants permission for Kephart to use photographs from their catalog in his new book.
  • 4$3 ESTABLISHED 1892 EZRA H FITCH PRESIDENT THE GREATEST SPORTING GOODS STORE IN THE WORLD FOREIGN AND AMERICAN SPECIALTIES Abercrombie & Fitch Co. OUTDOOR OUTFITTERS MEN WOMEN & CHILDREN 53-55-57 WEST 3 6'-" STREET NEAR FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK December ~30th 1915 Horace Kephart,Esq., Bryson City, H.C. Dear Sir: Regarding mosquito-proof front of cheesecloth for A style Protecto duck tents 9~!>12 and 14', these sewed in would cost $2.85 each. Herewith the weight of tents with poles and stakes: 9-|- x 9 ■§■ tent 8 oz. 26 lbs. poles & stakes 28 " Qi. -w- 1 p 12 x 14 14 x 14 Yon "are very welcome to use any copied illustrations from our catalog in your new book, and hope they will enhance its attractiveness. Very triily yours, ABKBQBQJ$IE & FITCH CO., M Mail Order Sales Dep't. <-, n poles,stakes 30 n tent 12 oz. 60 n poles,stakes 39 ii tent 12 os« 72 ii poles,stakes 41 ii