Maker's mark comparison reference

H. Foster maker's marks

Compare 1 source-linked mark variant recorded under H. Foster. These are reconstructions for comparison, not source photographs or authentication evidence.

Source location statements
Location Unknown
Source date statements
Either Henry Foster, active NY c.1830's or Hiram Foster, Philadelphia active c. 1820

Mark variant 1

H. Foster: H.Foster; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction
H. Foster: H.Foster; oxidized reconstruction.
AI-assisted oxidized reconstruction

Source-recorded mark text: H.Foster

H.FOSTER lettering and nested rectangular boundary are preserved.

Medium confidence comparison reconstruction.

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