Stewart Hartshorn Company

Stewart Hartshorn (1840-1937) invented and had patented the spring-roller window-shade and founded the Stewart Hartshorn Company. In 1952, the firm became the Breneman-Hartshorn Company.

Millburn Township, New Jersey, owes much of its character to Stewart Hartshorn, who bought a 1,550-acre tract in 1877 and founded a planned community he named Short Hills. Rather than laying out a grid of roads and lots, he followed the terrain and often adjusted roads to avoid felling trees. He built more than 50 houses on 2- to 5-acre lots. Many of the original Hartshorn houses, built of wood and blue traprock in several styles, including Greek Revival and Victorian, are still standing.


Certificate: Capital Stock, issued in the 1920’s

Printer: Dennison & Brown Litho, New York

Dimensions: 8” (h) x 12” (w)

State: NJ-New Jersey

Subject Matter: Consumer Products | Textiles and Related

Vignette Topic(s): Unique Theme

Condition: Vertical fold lines, punch hole and stamp cancels in the signature areas and body, and edge faults and toning from age.