Stamp Fragile

Stamp Fragile

Red Office Stock Self-Inking Rubber Stamp FRAGILE – TRODAT 4911 (Ideal 50) $7.49

FRAGILE Pre-Inked iStamp Stock Message Stamp (RED) $7.95

Xstamper FRAGILE Rubber Stamp SHA1010-Red Ink-Mail $6.99

FRAGILE RUBBER STAMP MAIL USE STOCK XSTAMPER RED INK $6.99

FRAGILE Rubber Stamp for Mail Use Self-Inking Pre Inked $6.99

Xstamper Pre-Inked Stock Message Stamp (FRAGILE) (RED) $6.99

FRAGILE – Ultimark Pre-inked Message Rubber Stamp with Red Ink $5.99

3 PK. STAMPS “First Class, FRAGILE, DO Not Bend” “NEW ” $3.99

FRAGILE Trodat 4911 (Ideal 50) Self-Inking Rubber Stamp – Red Ink – $7.49 – USA $7.49

Office Message Stamps “Fragile” Up to 50,000 Impressions Red Ink Fragile Stamp $23.70

FRAGILE unmounted rubber stamp Office Home business postal supplies stamping $5.00

FRAGILE WOOD MOUNTED rubber stamp office home business postal supplies stamping $7.00

“FRAGILE” Red Self-Inking Stamp *FREE SHIPPING* $15.95

FRAGILE Pre-Inked PSI Rubber Stamp (RED) $12.49

Xstamper VX { FRAGILE } Pre-Inked Self-Inking Red Ink Rubber Stamp (1010) NEW $5.25

FRAGILE GLASS Ideal 4912 (Ideal 80) Red Self-Inking Rubber Stamp $7.49

FRAGILE HANDLE WITH CARE Ideal 4912 (Ideal 80) Red Self-Inking Stamp $7.49

FRAGILE Ideal 4912 (Ideal 80) Red Self-Inking Rubber Stamp $7.49

iStamp Stock Pre-Inked Message Stamp Fragile (RED) $7.95

[FRAGILE] I-Stamper Pre-Inked Self-Inking Stock Title Stamp – Red Ink F01A $8.45

“FRAGILE HANDLE WITH CARE” Self Inking Rubber Stamp in Red CoscoP40 Stamper $7.99

FRAGILE HANDLE WITH CARE Self Inking Rubber Stamp in Red Green Line P40 $7.99

FRAGILE Self Inking Rubber Stamp in Red Cosco P30 stamper $7.49

FRAGILE – THIS END UP – Self Inking Office Label Stamp (#768604) $4.49

FRAGILE – HANDLE WITH CARE – Self Inking Office Label Stamp (#768602) $4.49

FRAGILE – Self Inking Office Label Stamp (#768605) $4.49

FRAGILE Self Inking Rubber Stamp in Red Ink Shiny S843-O Stamper $7.99

FRAGILE Self Inking Rubber Stamp in Red Ink Shiny S843-G Stamper $7.99

FRAGILE Self Inking Rubber Stamp in Red Ink Shiny S843-P Stamper $7.99

FRAGILE HANDLE WITH CARE Self Inking Rubber Stamp in Red Ink Shiny S844-G $8.49

FRAGILE HANDLE WITH CARE Self Inking Rubber Stamp in Red Ink Shiny S844-O $8.49

FRAGILE HANDLE WITH CARE Self Inking Rubber Stamp in Red Ink Shiny S844-P $8.49

Deskmate Refillable Pre-Inked Stamp – FRAGILE in Red $7.50

Deskmate { FRAGILE } Pre-Inked Self-Inking Red Ink Rubber Stamp (KE-F01A) NEW $5.49

FRAGILE HANDLE WITH CARE Self Inking Rubber Stamp in Red Ink Shiny S844-K $8.49

Fragile Red Office Stock Self-Inking Rubber Stamp $19.99

FRAGILE GLASS Red Office Stock Self-Inking Rubber Stamp $19.99

FRAGILE HANDLE WITH CARE Office Stock Self-Inking Rubber Stamp $19.99

{ FRAGILE } Xstamper VX Series Red Pre-Inked Self-Inking Rubber Stamp #1010 $5.25

Stock Stamp Paid, Fragile, Priority, Past Due, Air Mail $4.29

[FRAGILE] Deskmate Pre-Inked Self-Inking Rubber Stamp – Red Ink $7.32

Xstamper FRAGILE (3202) Stock Message Stamp $16.99

Embossed Tin Shingles

Embossed tin shingles are a gem from our architectural past. If you are fortunate to own a residence built after the Civil War and before the depression, your roof may exhibit designs on shingles, such as shown below.

In 1902, Cortright Metal Roofing, located in Philadelphia and Chicago, advertised the benefits of stamped shingles as follows: “…designed to avoid the heaviness, the expense and fragility of slate roofs; to avoid the lack of wearing qualities in the wood shingle, and provide a substitute for the ‘buckling’, rattling and expensive economy of the tin roof and to increase the beauty of a roof.”

 Reasons for their popularity

The shingles weighed less than slate: Slate roofs suggested prestige and wealth, but structures had to be strong to hold them. With the lighter pieces of metal, stamped in order to strengthen the metal, embossed tin shingles positioned themselves as an alternative to slates

Metal roofing, such as these shingles, protected homes against fires: After the Civil War, in many towns, there was a movement to replace the wooden shakes. Home insurance usually cost less with a metal roof.

To compete with the standing seam tin roofing, the embossed tin shingle manufacturers appealed to the desire to be known as the wealthy family in the town. An expanse of beautifully design shingles dominated the impact of these fortunate homes, hopefully over shadowing the more common roofing in the area.

And the “yuppies” of that period listened.

What happen to this roofing style?

During the first 20 years or so, numerous unique designs appeared. This photo illustrates a flamboyant style.

By the turn of the century, the Victorian-influenced homeowners settled on a few choices, such as shingle illustrated below:

One of the leading manufacturers discontinued seven styles, leaving only two available for customers to choose from.

By the 1930s, the less expensive asphalt shingles and the higher cost of tradespeople impacted the installation of new embossed tin shingles. With World War II anticipated, All Metal was diverted to the war effort. A roofing era ended.

 Fortunately, for those who value our past heritage, some of these roofs still exist, often in good condition.  If a finish is maintained on the shingles, the metal will be protected.  For maintenance and care of embossed tin shingles, visit this website  

About the Author

Miriam Cunningham owns and operates a hands-on roofing company that specializes in restoring and preserving old standing seam, embossed tin shingles and copper roofing. Her experience as a woman-owned company dates back to 1984.