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Theodore W. Foster & Bro. maker's marks

Compare 2 source-linked mark variants recorded under Theodore W. Foster & Bro.. These are reconstructions for comparison, not source photographs or authentication evidence.

Source location statements
Providence, RI
Source date statements
1898 -1951

Mark variant 1

Theodore W. Foster & Bro.: F&B, flag; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction
Theodore W. Foster & Bro.: F&B, flag; oxidized reconstruction.
AI-assisted oxidized reconstruction

Source-recorded mark text: F&B, flag

The F&B flag and STERLING inscription preserve source order.

Medium confidence comparison reconstruction.

Mark variant 2

Theodore W. Foster & Bro.: F&B,; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction
Theodore W. Foster & Bro.: F&B,; oxidized reconstruction.
AI-assisted oxidized reconstruction

Source-recorded mark text: F&B,

F&B and STERLING appear in the source order without the previously invented intervening symbol.

Low confidence comparison reconstruction.

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