Canton Foundry & Machine Co. “Portable Floor Cranes and Hoists” Trade Catalog – c.1917 Industrial Booklet
 
Original Canton Foundry & Machine Co. catalog titled Portable Floor Cranes and Hoists — “The Handiest Tool in the Shop”.
This rare industrial advertising booklet showcases the company’s patented portable crane systems used across steel mills, railroads, foundries, shipyards, and U.S. arsenals during the First World War era.
Includes product illustrations, client endorsements, and promotional slogans such as “Goes Where Nothing Else Can Reach” and “Makes One Man’s Time Worth Six.”
🖼️ Details:
Publisher: Canton Foundry & Machine Co., Canton, OH
Approx. Date: 1917–1919
Format: Stapled softcover, 34 pages
Dimensions: 8¾” × 4½”
Condition: Excellent vintage example; light wear consistent with age