Panama Bronze Typewriter Ribbon Tin

Story

The opening of the Panama Canal in 1914 captured the world's imagination. Brooklyn's Manifold Supplies Co. capitalized on this global obsession, branding their premium typewriter ribbons with the canal's name to symbolize efficiency and connection.

Maker / Origin

The Manifold Supplies Company was a prominent manufacturer of office supplies, carbon paper, and typewriter ribbons based in Brooklyn, New York. Active during the golden age of American office expansion, they were celebrated for their high-quality lithographed packaging that turned mundane office tools into works of art.

Condition & Value

The tin shows moderate wear consistent with age, including minor paint loss, oxidation (spotting) on the gold-toned lithography, and edge wear. The colors remain vibrant and the text is fully legible. This level of wear is typical and adds authentic vintage character without destroying the display value.