Hartford and N.Y. Transportation Co. -Steamships Button

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Hartfordand New York Transportation Company 1877 -1931 Steamship Company This antique 7/8” diameter button is in great shape, and made of brass by the Browning King & Co. Embossed “H&N.Y. T. CO.” The Hartford & New York Transportation Company was organized by Charles C. Goodrich in 1877 as a towboat company/steamboat line, and established passenger service to New York in the 1880's. The company operated coal barges and Passenger Steamship Lines between Hartford and New York, and New York and Providence. The company owned the Maine Steamship lines. It was acquired by the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad in 1906-1907, but remained independent of the New England Navigation Company. Service terminated in 1931. Each item is: Sold with a 7 day return policy, but please remember, with age comes character and use. Is presented as honestly as possible. Any flaws will be pointed out in the description and I will photograph to show you. However, human or photo quality error could occur. I sell mostly vintage, antique or unique items. I do not consider myself to be an expert on everything, but try to research and present each item as accurately as I can.If you have questions about the item for sale, please write to me before you place a bid. IF this item is glassware or pottery : We will not ship any glassware or pottery without insurance. read more