Most notably, Maisel’s founders are Maurice and Cyma Maisel. Consequently, this business caters to the new U.S. Route 66 tourist trade. In like manner, the Pueblo Deco building is by architect John Gaw Meem. Also, the building features murals by Olive Rush. Consequently, back in the day, Maisel’s main competitor is Bell Trading Indian Trading Post.
Correspondingly, various murals depicting Indian life, are by ten Pueblo and Navajo artists. Equally important, these artists include Narcisco Abeyta, Harrison Begay, and Awa Tsireh. Also, the trading post employs hundreds of native craftspeople in its heyday. Above all, it closes upon its founder’s death, only to be reopen in the 1980’s by Maurice’s grandson, Skip. Finally, it continues to trade as Skip Maisel’s Indian Jewelry and Crafts, until summer of 2019. Finally, it closes for good, when Skip Maisel retires and closes the business.
For example, here is a letter that the Maisel’s send out to their customers.
Maisel’s Store Sign “Genuine Indian-Made Jewelry” Made by Using a Press or Drop Hammer or by Casting and Finished by Tumbling.
First of all, Fred Harvey jewelry manufacturers are in the heart of Native American Indian Territory: Albuquerque, New Mexico. Most noteworthy, these companies find this New Mexico location for their manufacturing facilities to be perfect. As a result, the manufacturers are at a major transportation hub. In addition, they are also near Native American Indian tribes. Also they are near the tourist business who create their business. Consequently, these businesses include western trading posts, curio shops, hotels, and restaurants. In addition, these businesses are at major tourist locations. Most importantly, these locations include the Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest, Santa Fe, and many other locations that appeal to tourists.
Equally important, Fred Harvey does not produce this jewelry himself. Most importantly, he receives credit for conveying this jewelry design. Consequently, Mr. Harvey thinks these motifs will be popular with Eastern tourists. Again, it is important to understand that the Native Americans were not making this type of jewelry. Finally, it was Fred Harvey who conveys to the Indians the style of jewelry he thinks his tourists desire. Most important, these are Anglo designs.
As a result, the following are images of the hallmarks of these companies. Also, please click on any photograph for an expanded view. Consequently, all these manufacturers produce the characteristic thin stamped sheet silver with “Indian” style stamping. As a result, these pieces have distinctive motifs. These embellishments include thunderbirds, dogs, and whirling logs. Shop for this style of jewelry HERE!
Most noteworthy, Bell Trading Company establishes business in 1932 by Jack Michelson and his wife in Albuquerque New Mexico. Hence, above is one of their trademarks. Consequently, Bell’s trademark goes through a number of transitions over the years.
Also, there is the Vaughn’s. Reece Vaughn has several Native American Indian Shops in Arizona, including Williams and Phoenix, Arizona
In addition, Silver Arrow Products is one of the companies who makes Fred Harvey Jewelry out of traditional Coin Silver, back in the day. This arrow, along with accompanying words, is their hallmark.
Finally, Maisel’s is another one of the Fred Harvey Jewelry Manufacturers. It is in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Most importantly, this company derives it’s name from Skip Maisel. Most notably, Skip is the founder of the company. In conclusion, Morris Maisel (Skip’s son) builds their landmark building, in downtown Albuquerque.
H. H. Tammen Curio Co. is yet another company who makes Fred Harvey Jewelry. This company is in Denver, Colorado until 1953.
Still not sure what Fred Harvey Jewelry looks like?
Most noteworthy, below are pictures of an original Burnell’s Curio Shop catalog. In addition, this catalog has pictures and descriptions of Fred Harvey era jewelry. Consequently, this is a rare, complete catalog of Burnell’s Curio Shop from the Fred Harvey era time period. In conclusion, to see more Fred Harvey jewelry, please visitour storein Tucson, Arizona.
Especially relevant, you can see the characteristics that are synonymous with Fred Harvey jewelry through a plethora of pictures in this curio shop catalog.
First of all, cuffs and bracelets of the time have stamps with motifs such as dogs, horses, thunderbirds and snakes. In addition, the Fred Harvey era rings and pins feature cross arrows, swastikas, arrowheads, and rosettes. In conclusion, other curio shop accessories such as paper knifes (letter openers), fobs, ashtrays and trinket boxes also have similar stamps. Also, to view another catalog of the time period, please click HERE!
In the first place, here is Burnell’s Curio Shop Catalog
Equally important, here is Maisel’s Indian Trading Post Catalog with same graphics as above.
First of all, here are Genuine Coin Silver Indian Made Bracelets Page 2
Secondly, here are Indian Made Bracelets Page 3
In addition, the Above Triangular Bracelet’s prices are according to their weight Page 4
Most importantly, all Sets in our Indian Made Jewelry Are Genuine Turquoise, Either Clear or Matrix Stones Page 5
In addition, here are more bracelets Page 6
Also, more bracelets are on Page 7
In addition, here are more bracelet on Page 8
Equally important, here are Indian Made Bracelets Flexible Chain Page 9
Also, more Indian-Made Rings Page 10
Not to mention, more Indian Made Rings Page 11
Necklaces Page 12
Indian Made Pins and Brooches Page 13
By the same token, here are more Pins and Brooches Page 14
Additionally, here are Pins, Brooches Page 15
Most interestingly, here are Thunderbird Brooches Page 16
By the same token, here are Ear Rings Page 17
In addition, here are Tie Slides Page 18
Also, here are Indian Made Necklaces Page 19
Additionally, here are Santo Domingo Necklaces Page 20
Also, here are Indian Made Pendants and Fobs Page 21
Moreover, here are Pendants and Fobs Page 22
Also, here are Pendants and Fobs Page 23
Additionally, here are Sterling Silver Chains and Paper Knives Page 24
Most interestingly, here are Coin Silver Paper Knives Page 25
Equally important, here are Buckles, Conchos, and Buttons Page 26
Also, here are Indian Made Concha Belts Page 27
Equally important, here are Hopi Indian Made Baskets and Pottery Page 28
Additionally, Indian Made Coin Silver Cuff Links Page 29
Barker Burnell Business Card
Most interesting, the explanation of the Swastika
In conclusion, For a magnified view:right “click” on the picture / page and open in a “new tab”. In a new tab, the image can be magnified!
Most noteworthy, Fred Harvey influences many visitors, especially train tourists, of the old West. As a result, his influence stretches the gamete from roadside restaurants to trinkets sold to railroad travelers. Most notably, his life spans from 1835 to 1901. Therefore, much of his influence actually happens after his life is over. Mr. Harvey builds a dynasty which his family and friends continue for decades to follow. Finally, his company goes through many transitions as time marches on.
To begin with, this is the explanation of the Swastika symbol. Furthermore, this is an iconic Native American Indian symbol during the Fred Harvey era. In contrast, Adolf Hitler transforms this symbol into a negative connotation. As a result, the U.S. Government asks the Native American Indians to stop using this symbol during World Wars 2. Interestingly, as it is a popular motif, they continue using this symbol.
In addition, below are Fred Harvey images from our private collection. As a result, we hope you enjoy the ever growing Fred Harvey collection. Consequently, this collection consists of mainly photographs and postcards.
1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis. Image titled “Cliff Dwellers”
1904 Lousiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis. Image titled “Cliff Dwellers”
Most noteworthy, the Santa Fe Railroad and the Harvey Company organized an exhibit for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis. In addition, this exhibit features elaborate sets for the Exposition. Consequently, Native American Indians attend the exhibits.
Especially relevant, Maisel’s Indian Trading Post is in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico. This business makes and sells mass production stamped Southwest jewelry. In addition, this inexpensive jewelry is sold at trading posts, curio shops, and tourist shops along Route 66. Finally, Bell Trading Post is a competitor of Maisel’s and the two companies eventually merge.
Bell Trading Post Fobs
McAdams Indian Trading Co. LetterheadMohawk Novelty Co. Letterhead
Images of souvenir playing cards
Especially relevant, below you will find that the Fred Harvey company has playing cards. Most noteworthy, these cards feature images of the Wild West, including pueblo Native American Indians. In addition, these cards feature some of the famous hotels of this entrepreneur. Finally, these cards feature scenes of the Grand Canyon in Arizona.
Finally, To view jewelry with Fred Harvey motifs, please clickHERE
Turquoise and Turquoise Jewelry are linked to Great Southwest
Morenci Turquoise
American Antique Mall in Tucson, Arizona is home to Fred Harvey Jewelry
Most noteworthy, this is an article we wrote back in 2012 for the Antique Register regional Southwest magazine. The Antique Register is a publication about Antiques, which distributes across the Western United States. Consequently, it is an article about Fred Harvey and Fred Harvey jewelry.
In addition, this article describes his influence on jewelry design of Native American jewelry of the Navajo Nation. Consequently, Mr. Harvey credits includes persuading the Native American Indians to make more “Indian” looking jewelry to sell to tourists. Most importantly, the Native Americans are not formerly producing thin silver sheet jewelry with stamping of Thunderbirds, Whirling Logs, Horses or other motifs associated with this type of jewelry.
Most notably, these tourist travel both the Santa Fe railroad and the Route 66 highway. In addition, this jewelry is for sale at Western trading posts and road side curio shops. Also, they sell at the tourist ultimate destinations such as the Grand Canyon El Tovar Hotel. Consequently, we sell Fred Harvey jewelry and Southwest curios at the American Antique Mall, our brick and mortarstore in Tucson, Arizona.
Fred Harvey Chief Head Sterling Silver Bracelet and Cerrillos Turquoise
Cerrillos Turquoise Fred Harvey Bracelet
Dean Sandoval Fred Harvey Design
Maisel's Indian Trading Post
Red & Black Petrified Wood and Sterling Silver Fred Harvey Era Ring
Fred Harvey Thunderbird Necklace
Bell Trading Post Fobs
A Summary of Fred Harvey:
As soon as Fred Harvey arrives to the United States from Germany, he gets a job in a restaurant and starts as a dishwasher.
He learns the business from the ground up, and in 1876 begins a partnership with the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad, through Charles Morris, the railroad’s superintendent.
He receives exclusive rights to operate the lunchrooms, eating houses and hotels along the railway’s routes.
Later, he opens eating houses along the railroad, and pays no rent to Morse.
At their peak, there are 84 Harvey Houses, all of which cater to wealthy and middle-class visitors alike. He becomes known as “the Civilizer of the West.”
His attention to detail, quality and customer service changes the country’s rail travel industry.
His credits include founder of America’s first restaurant chain!
He legacy continues by his sons and remains in the family until the death of a grandson in 1965.
Especially relevant, he is an entrepreneur who’s credits include influencing the Navajo Native American Indians. Most interestingly, he was born in 1835 and dies in 1901. Consequently, he dies well before the success of his Harvey House restaurants and other endeavor. Most importantly, he advocates for Native American Indians to produce “Indian” looking jewelry. Hence, this jewelry’s purpose is to sell as mementos to tourists who travel the railroad out to the Western United States. As a result, this jewelry receives it’s special recognition. In addition, enthusiasts reference it as railroad jewelry or Route 66 jewelry.
Most of all, this jewelry is recognized by the thinly stamped sheet silver. It often has raised accents or stamping such as Thunderbirds (a factitious bird). In addition whirling logs (swastikas), arrowheads, dogs and snakes are popular motifs. Furthermore, examples are on our jewelry catalog page.
Especially relevant, Fred Harvey, himself, does not produce this jewelry.In addition, this jewelry is widely machine manufactured and sometimes features a center stone. The stone is often turquoise, petrified wood, onyx, agate, “dragon’s breath” (actually glass), and even plastic. Wikipedia has a crash course to learn about Fred Harvey.
In conclusion, there are several Albuquerque, New Mexico based jewelry companies who produce this stamped silver tourist jewelry. As a result, some of the more well known companies include Bell Trading Company and Maisel’s Jewelry Company. Also there is the H.H. Tammen of Albuquerque, New Mexico. In addition, there is Silver Arrow Products. Hence, we sell this jewelry atour storein Tucson, Arizona.
Sterling silver jewelry plaque with typical figures used in this type of tourist or route 66 jewelry. This plaque includes Thunderbirds, Dogs, Man, crossed arrows, the Zia symbol, and Whirling Logs (Swastika)
