anybody got any ideas on this one?

[9volt]

found this a couple months ago,not sure what the heck it is exactly. cant seem to find any info on it at all.
HELP would be what i need. thanks guys and gals

[misplacedrednek]

I think it's a rental horse tag of some sort, please don't quote me though. Wait for PBK, if anyone knows it'll probably be him. Nice find anyhow.

rednek

[Gypsy Heart]

I do remember reading an article once on a Hinds County Mississippi livery transfer company. You could possible poke around their county historical records for a business of this name. Good Luck and Nice find!

[PBK]

Although it could be a horse check, it's probably a baggage tag. Livery stables often operated a transfer service, using wagons to convey baggage, freight, and sometimes passengers from depots, harbors, and landings to hotels, other business establishments, and residences— and, of course, back again. In larger cities, similar service was provided between trolley stations/stops and areas not served by the urban rail lines. Unfortunately, there's no way to know where the tag is from; however, there was a Hinds Livery in Decatur, Illinois around 1900-1910.

[Chagy]

C.E. Schmidt (1904-1988), former Mayor and author of Ocean Springs French Beachhead (1972), related in 1967, that his father, Frank E. Schmidt (1877-1954), circa 1910, built a two-story building on the northwest corner of Washington and Desoto for Frank Joachim to house his livery operation. Mr. Joachim remained here as the local Ford dealer post-1920. The business here was called “Joachim’s Livery-autos, carriages, and wagons”(The Ocean Springs News, February 16, 1967, p. 3)

1920 Auto facts

At this time, there were approximately 55,000 motorcars in Mississippi. Hinds County with 2008 automobiles lead the State. On the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Harrison County had 1300 cars; Jackson County 700; and Hancock County only 350.(The Jackson County Times, March 6, 1920, p. 5)

I hope this helps,

Chagy........

[Chagy]

We are offering to you a great luggage tag or watch fob.

This great piece is for the M.C.R.R.

It is tag # 119 Portland.

On the back is a makers name of ? Robbins Boston and the #95B.

Not sure if this is Maine Central, Michigan Central or most likely Midwest Central Railroad .

This tag is made of brass and is 1 5/8" x 1 9/16".

A rare old piece of railroad history.


A wonderful addition to your fine collection.

[9volt]

Although it could be a horse check, it's probably a baggage tag. Livery stables often operated a transfer service, using wagons to convey baggage, freight, and sometimes passengers from depots, harbors, and landings to hotels, other business establishments, and residences— and, of course, back again. In larger cities, similar service was provided between trolley stations/stops and areas not served by the urban rail lines. Unfortunately, there's no way to know where the tag is from; however, there was a Hinds Livery in Decatur, Illinois around 1900-1910.

i have been reading posts on this forum for a long time and altho i dont post much i always notice that you SOME HOW always seem to figure out what it is when we the finders are stumped!!! HEY PBK you some kinda magic man or what?!!!

it seems that decatur is only bout 40 miles from where i live so most likley that is it. thanks for your time and effort


9volt

[PBK]

Thanks, 9volt, but let's just call it a lucky guess! (Lord knows, I'm overdue... )

[RON (PA)]

I think that PBK is a magical person. He does seem to know what a lot of the the whatit's are when we are stumped. PBK is only one of many on the forum who can identify almost anything. Great job PBK and others.