Question: 1910 Tip Top Bread (D322) Pittsburgh - Why the "H" ?

[CLEcollector]

Wow, thanks a lot! Those are both some really great takes with a lot of interesting information on the topic. Mark, thanks for the photos! That contract is incredible to read.

I guess it could just be one of those things where some people followed the rules, and some didn't. It's not like there were any consequences for spelling Pittsburgh with or without the "H." And, it makes a lot of sense that someone in a powerful position back then, such as a wealthy business owner, would be well aware of their clout and impact on society, and would most likely take much pride in doing as they pleased.

[Jobu]

I don't have anything to add other than to say "welcome to the board" to Adam. Your first post was a hell of a lot better than whatever it was that I posted as my first!

[CLEcollector]

Originally Posted by Jobu

I don't have anything to add other than to say "welcome to the board" to Adam. Your first post was a hell of a lot better than whatever it was that I posted as my first!

Bryan, thanks a lot! This has been driving me nuts for a few days. I can't seem to find a definitive timeline, but I'm beginning to realize this may be a case of people, newspapers, and companies spelling it whichever way they wanted to regardless of what the rule was at the time.

The vibe on this forum is awesome and I'm excited to be a part of it. Love the Jobu pic btw. I'm a huge Tribe fan.

[gnaz01]

Here is a piece that dates to the 1870's. Notice the postmark and the spelling...

Oh, and welcome to the board....

[Mark]

I know that this is anecdotal, but... I grew up in the Pittsburgh area long after the 1900's, and it was my experience that some of us were not always assiduous about our spelling.

[z28jd]

From many years of reading old Pittsburgh newspapers, I can tell you that the spelling varied, before 1890 and after 1911. It wasn't just universal that everyone accepted no H or accepted the H coming back.

Those jerseys didn't have anything on the front, so the writing you see on the T206 Pirates and the Tip Top cards, wasn't actually on the jerseys. That's why it's easy to make a mistake or have a difference.