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#3690 740 FOSTER BROTHERS 1858 Deep olive. 
- Sold Winning Bid: $950.00
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- Lot # 3690
- System ID # 792588
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#3690 740 FOSTER BROTHERS ST. JOHN C.E. 1858 Deep olive.
Various members of the Foster family were involved with glass production in the Stoddard, New Hampshire area during the 1840’s and early 1850’s.
Some of the Fosters later moved to Canada, where they produced glass, including telegraph insulators, in St. John, Canada East (Quebec). George W. and Charles W. Foster were linked with production of glass at the factory.
However, they moved back to Stoddard by 1861. Therefore, most 740 with Foster embossing were likely made at the St. John factory, but the old molds may also have been re-used in Stoddard.
Third image shows an early street scene in Napanee, Ontario, Canada. Note the deep colored, threadless "hat" style insulators on the telegraph pole.
Wonderful, very crude surface!
Great embossing and much nicer condition than most examples with only a couple, super shallow flakes on lower skirt that are 2/3 the size of a pinkie nail. It's very difficult to find one in such superb condition!