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M490B Broom Holder - Country Store tin signs Blu - J
This is a neat Broom Holder that has two very colorful signs on the ends. They have great graphics with advertising for Merkle's Blu-J Brooms. Merkle Broom Co. The Largest Broom Factory in the World Paris, Illinois. Established in 1879. The signs have raised lettering on the Blu-J and the bird and broom and are very bright in color. The signs themselves would sell well separated from the holder. The rack would of held 9 brooms. Measure 35" Height, 23 1/2" Width, 10" Depth.
This particular broom holder came from out of a merchandise store in Hazel, South Dakota. Here is some of the history.
A.J. Buskrud of Hazel, South Dakota in the early 1900's had Buskrud Hardware. This display rack came from his store. Mr. Buskrud was born Oct. 23, 1885 in Hamlin County. He attended school at Brookings, and became a carpenter. He built the barn on the Buskrud farm which withstood all the South Dakota winds and tornados. He also built a home in Hazel for his mother when he & Myrtle moved into the Buskrud home. He operated the hardware store in Hazel for many years later selling it to his son Lyle. He also built and operated a gas filling station. During the depression years when many lost their farms, Albert used to say his businesses kept the farm in business. Albert died Sept. 4, 1944. This information was told by Mary M. Stahl (Lobitz) who is the granddaughter of Albert J. Buskrud.
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