The Baby: A Photographic Inquiry into Certain Private Opinions
New York: Simon and Schuster, 1950. unpaginated. Printed paper cover, black and white photographs throughout, multiple photographers. A collection of black and white humorous photographs of babies interspersed with question. A question is posed and the photograph to follow creates a funny depiction of what the baby may be thinking. 10" x 7 3/4" some creases and wear on... Read More
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Bishopthorpe: A Church School for Young Ladies, near Bethlehem, Penn'A. Circular for the Year commencing September 13, 1871.
South Bethlehem, PA: Bishopthorpe School, 1871. wear and staining on cover, circular was pasted into a scrapbook and later removed- the blue scrapbook paper with two newspaper advertisements are still attached. 8 pp. brochure full text. Circular for Bishopthorpe School in near Bethlehem PA, begins with list of trustees and prominent staff, a description and history of the... Read More
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Pacific Association of Amateur Oarsmen Exposition Banquet Menu and Program, March 13, 1915
The Pacific Association of Amateur Oarsmen Exposition Banquet took place on March 13, 1915. The program lists directors and divisions of the club, the presentation of the Henry C. Peterson Perpetual Challenge Trophy, the menu, Toasts, and Songs. The Menu includes Oysters, Soup, Salad, Hors D'oeuvres, fish, entrees, vegetables, roast, and dessert with drinks to coordinate. 8 1/2" x... Read More
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The Royal Wine & Liquor Co. of Cleveland Ohio offered two (2) California products with Guarantee Bond
California products, the Gutedel Wine and California Port; each with a Guarantee Bond promised to pay $500 to "any chemist of acknowledged ability and repute, who shall prove by a chemical analysis that the contents of this bottle, is not in accordance with the statement made on the label..." The certificate is housed in a deeply embossed wrap simulating... Read More
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c1860s Naive Woven Polished Paper Friendship Token
1860. Light wear with some oxidation. A saw-toothed border leaf shaped hand cut polished paper leaf (4" x 3 1/4") with stripped of blue, pink, navy and yellow paper decoratively woven through the leaf creating a geometric design. Housed in a 7"x 5" oval what appears to be gutta percha frame. Framed at a later date.
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DeMorest's Illustrated Monthly Magazine Promotional Paper Doll and 4 Costumes
New York: DeMorest, 1895. An 8 3/4" tall paper doll printed on card stock by Demorest as a promotional give away. The costumes were found in the magazines and cut from the pages. Doll lacking foot; neck bend. One dress repaired at waist on reverse (old repair)
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Merritt Hall: The Soldiers' Club, Camp Merritt, New Jersey
1918. General wear. Minor rusting on staples.. A booklet describing Merritt Hall, the building used for the Soldier's Club at Camp Merritt, an army base that was activated for use during WWI located in Dumont and Cresskill, NY. The money to build and furnish the hall came from Laura Williams Merritt, in memory of her husband, Major General... Read More
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Interfoliata - Woven Heart Bookmarks from Same Sheet of Paper Found in 1830 Book from One Owner and an 1823 From Another
A typewritten message on The Licking County Museum, Newark Ohio. It is dated Valentine's Day 1963. Priscilla S. Scheffler, Great Great Granddaughter of Mary Shirley Shove and Dudley Whitney. Affixed to the top of the page are a pair woven hearts, the paper remnant from one of the hearts and finally a third heart... Read More
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Mark's Crinoline Sketches - Crinoline Amusement
London: S. Marks & Sons, 1850. Title caption reads Honi soit qui mal y pense (Shame on him who thinks ill of it".) (Motto of the Order of the Garter). W. H. Harrisoon illustrator. A hand colored lithograph depicting a woman playing with a hoop and dog; the edge of her crinoline is exposed. A nearby man looks on.... Read More
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Collection of Pro Union Promotional Materials
1980. All unused.. A grouping of eleven (11) promotional items , mostly bumper stickers and details promoting unions and organizing unions. It includes Bumper Stickers Live Better Work Union - UFCW Go Steelworks (small and large sizes) Stop Apartheid - Boycott Shell - UAW-CAP Support Public Education -... Read More
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Your Postal Service ... With Sincere Holiday Greetings from Your Rural Mail Carrier, 'Service with a Smile'
Washington, DC: U. S. Government Printing Office, 1932. Genera wear due to age. Inscribed on front cover.. A short magazine style booklet provided by the US Postal Service to libraries or individuals in more rural locations. On the front cover it states, "A handbook of accurate information concerning the Postal Service, particularly compiled for rural mail patrons coming... Read More
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Electro-Chemical Ring Advertising Brochure
Toledo, Oh: Electro-Chemical Ring Company, [1897-1900]. General wear. Minor penciling and small stain on front cover. . An 8 page fold-out brochure for Electro-Chemical Ring, which was a device that help against "rheumatism in all its forms". The Electro-Chemical Ring was an actual ring that one wore which supposedly "acts directly on the acid in the blood, [by]... Read More
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Promotional Material and Sample Booklet promoting MacMillan
New York, NY: The MacMillan Company, 1922. Three (3) promotional pieces presented by MacMillan including a promotional circulars for A Practical Handbook of Games by Emily W. Elmore. Reverse depicts table of contents; and Five Little Friends by Sherred Willcox Adams. Reverse includes story summary. Illustrated by Maud and Miska Petersham. The final piece is an 18 pp. miniature... Read More
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Delicate miniature cutwork - Swans in Nature
1820. Few light bends on tips.. A 2 1/2" x 6 3/4" cutwork from a single sheet black matte paper depicts a tree, three swans and a shrub. Note the delicate cuts and fine finish work. The paper has a very high rag content allowing it to be somewhat pliable. The reverse is blank. A delightful little miniature... Read More
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Twelve (12) Ink and Gauche Illustrations of Cartoon and Comic Characters of 1926
Done on heavy card stock and include characters from Bringing Up Father and others. Includes "Father, Maggie, Spar Plug, the Captain, Buttercup, Jiggs, Happy Hooligan, Barney Google, Mac (two different views of Tillie and Dolly Dimples. Dated in 1926. Vibrant color. Well executed.
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$100 Reward - Confidence Man and Probably White Slaver. C1920
A poster with three different images from photographs of the individual, who is a professional nurse who claims to be a physician. Among his aliases "Nativity Hollander" Includes a comprehensive description including an active quick and nervous disposition, slightly bow legged. It also lists his relative with addresses. Issued by Scott Sprout, Sheriff, Hutchinson, Kansas. 9" x 6". Separation... Read More
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1924 Vassar Calendar with Leather Cover
1924. An eleven (11) page calendar with an embossed leather cover with leather string tie for Vassar 1924. Images from photographs throughout by M. De M. Brown. The title page is the 1924 Class Tree with a dancer at base. Printed by Charles L. Willard, 150 Nassau St. New York. Editors - Marjorie Miller and Mabel Hayes. Subsequent pages... Read More
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Circulars and Sample of Oriental Glove Powder - An easier way to put on your well fitting gloves
New York: J. B. Fuller, 1871. Letter folds. Wear and tear on envelop. Tape reinforcement on samples.. An array of promotional materials related to Oriental Glove Powder. A product claiming to improve the fit of one's gloves. "By sprinkling a little of the Oriental Glove Powder in them, at least one size smaller gloves than ever before worn... Read More
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Poster for Mattie Crawford - The great woman Preacher . Evangelist and Healer
1930. Corner chips and bends.. A 17 1/2" x 10" heavy card stock poster The title reads Come Hear Mattie Crawford - The great woman preacher tell the story of Jesus in simplicity and power. This is followed by a somewhat ethereal appearing image from a photograph of Crawford in a white dress holding a Bible and pointing... Read More
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14 graphically pleasing and descriptive illustrated paper Japanese medicine packets and envelope
Japan, 1930. Some wear to large envelope; else fine.. This group of 14 vividly illustrated medicine packets designed for the Japanese market. Besides the printed product information,the imagery is often relevant to the ailment depicting coughing, holding an aching head or tooth or a demon taking hold of or seizing the body. The little packet with a clock... Read More
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Perles et Parures. Les Joyaux, fantaisie par Gavarni, texte par Méry. Minéralogie des dames par le comte Fœlix. - Les Parures, fantaisie par Gavarni
texte par Méry. Histoire de la mode par le comte Fœlix.i, texte par Méry. Minéralogie des dames par le comte Fœlix. - Les Parures, fantaisie par Gavarni, texte par Méry. Histoire de la mode par le comte Fœlix. Volume two of two with frontispiece and 15 plates engraved by Geoffroy after Gavarni, all in two states, on chine... Read More
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Watercolor Paper Dolls - Members of the Royal Court - w 1 Costume for 2 Dolls
1890s, PM. Two (2) handmade watercolor paper dolls. The first is a 4 3/4" regal woman, the second a 3 1/2" page. Each with a single costume. The lady with a fine dress and hat with flowing scarf. The page or attendant has a hooded costume and walks a dog. The final costume is for both characters--the woman wears... Read More
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Heart Shaped Hand Made Puzzle Purse Parlor Game - Witty Questions
[1860]. One scallop of a page is lacking. Wear on covers, sting closure lacking.. A 3" x 3 1/2" folded paper "puzzle purse" of sorts. in that the pages must be folded correctly to return it to its original form which is only the first part of the puzzle. Sawtooth painted boarder decoration on coated stock covers with... Read More
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Plaited Hair & Hearts - Friendship note between cousins
1820. Single-fold 5" x 3 3/4" sheet with sentiment and circle of plaited hair and decorative hand cut paper hearts. The verse reads: "Dear Cousin will you accept this book, Ts all I have to send, And as often as you read it Please Remember your friend. Eliaz Ann Nittleton To her Cousin Ann Nettleton." Paper cover... Read More
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Large format elaborate manuscript Reward Of Merit Attribution for a 7 year old boy
Cheney L'yonne, 1846. Folds, small areas of paper lose, surface and edge wear.. A 14 1/2" x 18" paper reward penned in black and green ink. Presented to a young boy "Gaulon Eugene on March 8 1847 at the age of 7 years and 8 months. Attributions for Application, Reading, Wisdom and Obedience. Of note is the calligraphy... Read More
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