Vintage Tin Pocahontas Coal Castner & Co Ad Western Railroad Kitch Sign 16x10.5"

The image shows a vintage advertisement for Pocahontas Flat Top Semi Bituminous Coal, sold by Castner & Co. Limited, in partnership with the Norfolk & Western Railroad Co. The sign features an illustration of a woman in Native American attire. Pocahontas Flat Top Semi Bituminous Coal: This refers to a specific type of coal mined in the Pocahontas coalfield of West Virginia and Virginia. It was known for its high quality and low volatile content. Castner & Co. Limited: This was a coal and coke company that was a major distributor of Pocahontas coal. The company was based in London and had offices in other cities, including New York. Norfolk & Western Railroad Co.: This railroad was a primary transporter of coal from the Pocahontas coalfield to various markets, including ports for export. The railroad's logo is visible on the advertisement, indicating its role in the coal's distribution.