Mumps
[Albany, New York]: N.Y. State Dept. of Health, 1955. Very good to near-fine.. A public health pamphlet issued to families by the New York State Department of Health, educating parents about Mumps. Gives basic facts about the disease, how it is spread, common symptoms to be aware of, and emphasizes the importance of early medical intervention. Includes a... Read More
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Paynes Catalogue of Tapes
Nottingham, England: P.P. Payne and Sons Ltd, 1960. Very good. Light dust soiling.. A c.1960 salesman's sample book of tapes and ribbons manufactured by P.P. Payne and Sons Ltd. of Nottingham, England. Advertises decorative ribbons, tape for tying up garden plants, garden tape for florists to secure bouquets with, and ribbons for gift wrapping. Materials used in the... Read More
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Photograph Album of Bermuda Trip c1920s
Germany, 1920. An travel album with 18 photographs of a trip from New York to Bermuda. The first photograph depicts the Furness Bermuda Line Offices in New York, which ran a line of shipping vessels that ferried passengers from New York to Bermuda. The next few pictures show the Statue of Liberty. After that the photographs depict places in... Read More
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Lily's Picture Book
New York: McLoughlin Brothers, 1890. This book includes four poems and their corresponding full=page, color chromolithographs. The poems are: Sister Nell, Dollie, Golden Hair, and Dog Shaggie. The images themselves are richly colored. The front cover is green with gilded accents. The main images is of a trellis with climbing ivy. There are four smaller images depicted within circles.... Read More
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Un-Cut Paper Doll Book Ann Sheridan w 2 Dolls - Authorized Edition
Whitman Publ. Co, 1944. 1944 A collaboration with dolls by Lee Lunzer and clothes by Hedwig Jo Meixner. Each page has a vignette of Sheridan wearing one of the costumes on the page. Stylized imagery structures as costumes hanging on display with whimsical border decoration. Caption on each page summarizes costumes on the page. 13" x 10 1/2".... Read More
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The Bedouin, published for the Traveling Showman by C. W. Parker, Leavenworth, Kansas, April 1917. Vol. 1, No. 2
A trade publication focusing on circuses and carnivals. This issue includes Colonel Parker Beats Eastern Embargo -"Efficiency" the Keynote of Parkers Enterprise, the Great Gebhard Astronomical Clock, tidbits and verses and the 1917 Model C. W. Parker Organ. Includes images from photographs of carousels , C. W. Parker's Monkey Speedway, carousel horses and more. Measures 11 ½" x 8... Read More
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Une Legende - A French Adaptation of The Night Before Christmas
1900. A 12 fold concertina book. Illustrated wraps. Picture book with rhyming verse, with a storyline similar to The Night Before Christmas. A brown coat St. Nicholas and dwarfs cutting down Christmas trees and driving St. Nicholas' sleigh. Measures 2 1/2" x 3 7/8
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Fine and Delicate Cutwork Parrot on a Perch
A 7 1/4" cut paper parrot mounted on a 10" x 8 1/4" backing sheet. The body is constructed of scallop cuts and pinprick while the layered feathers with fine cut tendrils along both edges of each feather. The blades of grass and flowers are all cut from a single sheet. Feet constructed of brown fabric. The eye and... Read More
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Handmade - "Keep Your Temper
A handmade parlor game housed in a blue paper covered pressed board box not original to the set. The top card reads "Keep Your Temper". All cards have hand penned borderlines. The game consists of 15 matching sets of four designs. The designs appear to have been cut from hand painted wallpaper designs. Each card measures 3" x 4... Read More
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Promotional Materials - George A Beale - School Cards a Specialty
Richmond, ME: George A. Beale, 1888. A single-fold 8.5" by 5.75" circular with an image of George Beale on the cover. It is addressed to Teachers and dated 1887 and provides promotional information and pricing for the cards. Back page is blank. Also includes order form, request for information, testimonials and the original mailing envelope.
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The One & Only La Jolla Coloring Book
San Diego, CA: The One and Only Coloring Book Company, 1983. 16 pp (including covers) coloring book. The front cover is in color, depicting a boy riding a flying red crayon to a castle in the sky. The coloring book acts as advertising for the neighbor hood of La Jolla (within San Diego). There are pictures for children to... Read More
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Program - Prof. A. S. Webster's Children's May Party, Eden Hall plus Financial Statement
WilmingtonDE, 1896. An 8" x 5 1/2" program for the Children's May Party at Eden Hall held May 1, 1896. It includes 21 dances. At the end of the program is a note indicating Fall class for beginners will commence Oct. 3. Reverse is blank. Additionally a single sheet financial statement on Eden Hall Company Jan. 1898. Each measure... Read More
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Wigmaking - A Comprehensive Hand Made Large Format Album complete with hair, mesh, weaving, knotting and instructions
1940. Large format folio with 35 leave. The index is divided in two sections - Weaving and Knotting. Includes actual hair, caps, weaves, etc. The topics include Weaving Broadwork: Origin and use Weaving diagrams Weaving sample Marteau diagrams Marteau sample Pin curl diagrams Pin curl sample Two stem switch diagrams Two stem switch sample Diamond mesh diagrams Diamond mesh... Read More
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Receipt for Making Black Varnish
A printed page, perhaps prepared by a merchant for use by clients. It includes information on preparing the oil, preparing the fusing mixture and combining the mixture to us to polish. Also instructions on making wine, olive brown, olive and plum colored varnishes. Reverse is blank. Measures 10" x 8
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Eye Appeal means Buy Appeal - Ajustrite Dress Form
New York: Gerstein Bros. Mfg. Corp. A 12 1/2" x 8 1/4" printed cardboard form to be used to improve the appearance of a dress on a hanger. No. 100 Model M. It is an Ajustrite Dress form "The weight is on the tape. String tie at top that attaches to a hanger allows for proper placement of the... Read More
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Fine Deeply Embossed Paper Boudoir or Trinket Box with Hidden Message within Rancontre Desire
1820. A polished stock box 2 1/4" in diameter. The light stock box is wrapped in green polished paper with the exception of the top of the box lid which is a deeply embossed red scallop shell. The interior of the box is blank with the exception of a a deeply and intricately embossed scene of two women in... Read More
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The Naught Little Pig. Goody Goodchild's Series
London: Dean & Son, 1860. 8 leaves. Hand colored illustrations all pages. The adventures of newly acquired naughty little pig in rhyming verse. A seemingly nice animal at the time of purchase goes bad... The last line of the book reads "Before another night shall pass, she'd turn the pig to pork". Measures 10" x 6 1/2". OCLC: 3... Read More
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Shakespeare's 7 Ages of Man Advertising Paper Dolls - Kirkman's Borax Soap
Brooklyn, Buffalo: Kirkman's Borax Soap, 1890. Includes a 4 1/4" self-standing die-cut paper doll of an infant. Captioned 1st Age - The Seven Ages, Shakespeare' The reverse reads "First Age- THE INFANT. Baby's clothes its little stockings -- its cunning little undershirts -- its sweet snowy dress -- should all be washed with Kirkman's Borax Soap. Don't use cheap... Read More
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Price list imported for Delicatessen specialties for gourmets R. Ketterer Delicatessen
New York, NY, 1900. A 32 pp booklet featuring imported goods available for purchase. The catalog is printed in German. The first page is the terms of sale. Includes gingerbread, pastries, marzipan, chocolate, meat and sausage, bouillon and meat extracts, German puddings, vinegar and oil, coffee and tea, liqueurs and much more. Includes information on size and price. Measures... Read More
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The Bethany Daisies - a field of daisies coincides with graduation
Lindsborg, KS: Bethany College, 1910. A 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" card with an image from a photograph of young women graduates in a field of daisies gathering the ephemeral flowers. The reverse has a stylized, art nouveau influenced daisy at left. The narrative describes the Bethany Campus as one of the beauty spots in "Little Lindsborg" the Park... Read More
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Hal J. Ross Amusement Co. Walkathon Contest Announcement and Coupons - Battle of Champions European Type On Fall (Danceathon)
California: Hal J. Ross Amusement Co, 1935. Letter folds. Edge wear.. The Ross Walkathons were some of the most popular events held during the age of dance marathons and it has come to Bell, California. The advertisement features four tickets that allow for entry, along with one paid admission fee. Promising a new entertaining features that can only... Read More
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The Steam Washer, or Woman's Friend
1880. An 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" illustrated two-sided flyer promoting the Women's Friend Steam Washer. "The latest, the cheapest, the best--no rubbing, no pounding, no turning or tearing, no clumsy cylinder, and no twenty or thirty dollars expense. Steam does it all. This is followed by instruction on use- essentially soaking the clothes overnight followed by an elaborate... Read More
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Price List of Materials for Wax Flower Making Sold by Schumacher Bros
Portland, ME: Schumacher Bros. Some wear and water stain. Circular folded into 4 sections, printed on blue paper. Lists the prices for all of the different things needed to make wax flowers, accompanied by pertinent details. Products include sheet wax, wire, gilt leaf moulds, wooden moulding tools, tin flower cutters, looking glass stands, and "extra fine colors" with... Read More
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1897, A Joyful Christmas to All Menu for the Hotel Colson
Folded die-cut paper menu, elaborate flowers with glitter decorate the front cover, inside lists menu, back has the image of the Hotel Colson; H.W.P. Colson, Prop., and Harry H. Goodnow, Mgr. Menu features Bluepoints on Deep Shell; soups-consumme imperial, celery, green turtle, olives; fish-salmon a la Regence with Parisienne potatoes and sliced tomatoes; roasts- Vermont turkey and cranberry sauce,... Read More
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Au Bon Marche, Changing View Card of a Servant Girl into Queen
Paris, 1900. A chromolithography trade card from the famous French department and Curiosity Store, named Au Bon Marche. The front has a gold and floral frame with shutters that when moved, alter the image of a servant girl into that of a Queen. The back of the card features an advertisement for the store. Printed on cardboard. Printer: Leopold... Read More
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