Postcard showing a photo of five workmen posing on a staircase wearing carpenter's aprons, once of which in labeled V.C. Wattles Battle Creek, Mich. Written on back: Apron: VC Wattles Battle Creek Mich V. C. Wattles 1844 to 1912 Wattles Hardware 14 State W - 1901-2 25-29 S. Jefferson 1904-5 Wattles & Strong 25-27 S. Jefferson 1910 Wattles Hardware 21-23 W. State 1921 Wattles Hardware later on Mich 1970 Last entry in City Directory Stuart Lassen 2-1998