McLoughlin Bros. Dolls With Tissue Dresses - Series No.1 Brunette
McLoughlin Bros. 1875. This doll is the same doll later used in the Dolly Varden Series for Betsey Brunette and Bertha Blonde. As stated on page 95 of Those Fascinating Paper Dolls - Ann Illustrated Handbook for Collectors, Marian B. Howard, an excerpt from the 1875-76 catalog reads "DRESSED PAPER DOLLS". These are a new feature in the Doll... Read More
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Berger Bros - Hardware anbd Supplies 1892
Berger Bros. Supplies. Manufacturers of Tinners' Hardware. Berger Bros. Philadelphia. 1892. Soft cover. 80 pp. Includes fine Malleable and Gray Iron Castings and Roofers'. Contains Clamp Hanger, Berger's Through Hangers, Galvanized Steel Crestings, Dampers, Hooks and much more. Measures 5" x 7 1/4". Profusely illustrated in black and white. Numerous examples for each product type. Evidence of staple rust,... Read More
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Lots of Atlantic City Hotel Viewbooks, Menu, c1900-1915
There are four items in this lot,including a c1900 Haddon Hall viewbook, a dinner menu from the Chalfonte hotel,and two c1910s illustrated card stockfolders, also from the Chalfonte. The Haddon Hall viewbook contains 24 pages,and 10 full page illustrations, most taken from photographs. Shown are the exterior of the hotel, itsverandah, exchange, smoking room, ladies' writing room, and the... Read More
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2 Large Format Paper Dolls & Costumes Dearie Dolls 1915
Toddler boy and girl approx. 18 1/2" tall heavy card stock paper doll, each with two (2) costumes and two (2) hats. Believe they are Dearie Dolls, published by M.T. Shehan in 1915 or perhaps Tippy Toes or Curly Locks produced by Charles E. Graham -- all were the same dolls, produced by one of two publishers. They are... Read More
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Supplement to Harper's Bazar - August 14, 1897, G. Rappetti
1897. The supplement was previously rolled. Some curling at ends. Edge wear, some intact tears.. A 16" x 11" lithograph supplement to Harper's Bazar, August 14, 1897 , titled Summer-Resort Toilette, Illustrated by G. Rappetti. Depiction of fashion for the upcoming season.
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Printed Regulations and Protocol for Entre Nous Dramatic & Literary Association
Brooklyn NY, 1871. Very good. Minor short tears, toning.. Printed regulations and protocol for attendees at the 1871 season of receptions held by the Entre Nous Dramatic & Literary Association in Brooklyn, New York. Printed handbill (8" by 5").
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48 complete sets of Lion Coffee "Nursery Rhyme", "Occupations" and "Doll House
Toledo OH: Lion Coffee, Woolson Spice Co, 1892. Few areas of scrap book residue on reverse overall excellent.. This series of picture story cut-outs or paper dolls each have 4 pieces that when constructed create a scene from a "Nursery Rhyme", depict the activities of an "Occupation" or a room in a "Doll House", all with children in... Read More
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The Great Salt Lake Derbyshow Dope Sheet Dance Competition
Salt Lake City, Utah: KDYL Radio, 1935. Some paper loss upper right corner. A single-fold mimeograph announcement and program with some hand coloring. The Derby Show lasts over several days, it tests the endurance these dancers have to see how long they can manage to keep moving. The sheet provides updated information about the marathon dance competition, including... Read More
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Early 1840s Hand-colored Valentine "Rosy lips may tempt the taste
England, 1840. Very good to near-fine. Light toning, a couple spots.. An attractive early hand-colored valentine dating from approx. the 1840s, featuring a bouquet of flowers and a two-stanza poem: Rosy lips may tempt the taste, Dazzling eyes may lure us, Without the heart tis but a waste, That hope betrayed ensures us. Oh! whilst in... Read More
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The Log [Serial of the U.S. Naval Academy] Vol. 28, No. 21
Annapolis, Maryland: U.S. Naval Academy, 1939. Good. Some staining including water staining, toning, dust soiling, creasing, with some minor closed short tears.. Vol. 28, No. 21 of "The Log", a serial published by the U.S. Naval Academy. Rife with humor and camaraderie, this issue features cartoons, silly stories, campus news, and fun facts for the young men to... Read More
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Patriotic Cigar Label, "Wide Awake," Early 1900s
4 1/8" sq. embossed cigar label, with good patriotic illustration, including an eagle, shield on its breast, perched on a big gun, warships in background. In VG condition.
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![[Cover title:] Rush's Almanac and Guide to Health](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/310/821/1630821310.0.m.jpg)
[Cover title:] Rush's Almanac and Guide to Health
New York, New York: A.H. Flanders, M.D., 1871. Fine. Minor toning, water stains.. A particularly well-preserved example of a Victorian almanac published for the purpose of advertising patent medicine: in this case, Rush's remedies for everything from coughs to scrofula. Also included in the contents are: tide tables, eclipses, and phases of the moon for the year 1871;... Read More
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Lace Paper 12mo Valentine Edged in Blue with Hand-colored Image of Lovers
London, 1850. Very good. Toned with spotting/staining, particularly to verso.. An attractive 12mo valentine made from delicate lace paper edged in blue with a hand-colored lithograph image in the center, depicting a newly married couple in fine dress reclining in an outdoor garden.
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12mo Lace Paper Valentine with Hidden Message - Scap of dressed cherub courting
London, 1850. Very good. Minor spotting. Some damage to blue paper on verso. Neck of cupid delicate/creased.. A charming 12mo valentine made from gilt lace paper, blue decorated paper peeking out from underneath, and an embossed chromolithographed scrap depicting a winged cupid in 18th century garb holding out a love letter and bouquet to the viewer. Includes a... Read More
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12mo Valentine with Printed Verse, Lace Paper, Victorian Scrap
London: [Whitney Co.?], 1860. Near-fine. Some toning/dust soiling.. An attractive 12mo lace paper valentine made from lace paper, and Victorian scrap. The oval lace paper is affixed to the valentine with folded tabs, allowing it to float above the valentine and create depth. The larger scrap on the bottom of the valentine depicts a pastoral scene, with a... Read More
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Prospectus for the Northwest Institute of Medical Technology
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1920. Fine.. Photo-illustrated prospectus advertising the Training School for Clinical Laboratory, Basal Metabolism, Physiotherapy, X-Ray Technicians at the Northwest Institute of Medical Technology in Minneapolis. Includes list of staff, general overview of the school's programs, fees and admission requirements, and a 4-pp. list of Graduate and Undergraduates. Also includes a lengthy section describing recreation activities, such... Read More
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Handmade - Cut Out Paper Doll Dressed in Crepe Paper - Fanciful in Pink No. 2
A sweet 6 1/2” handmade paper doll constructed with the face from an image on an advertising piece and tissue paper with black boots and tissue stockings. c1890s. This is one of three (3) dolls we are offering constructed using the same format. There are two with pink accents and one with blue. This one has blue accents. Condition:... Read More
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Embossed Die-cut Paper Toys - Wild Animals - Lion Family & Hyaena
An intricately detailed little group of embossed die-cut card stock toys. Includes a lion, lioness and two cuts, who appear somewhat docile with a nearby dish of milk. It also includes a less then docile hyeana who has presumably grabbed meat from the wagon. c1900. Light wear. The lion measures 4 1/2” x 3”.
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Manuscript Dinner Menu Aboard the Empire Line's SS Pennsylvania
Pacific Ocean: Empire Line, 1900. Fine. Some light toning; one short tear to foot (approx. 1-inch).. Handwritten on-board dinner menu on illustrated company stationary for the Empire Line's SS Pennsylvania, dated February 22, 1900. Offerings include over twenty dishes including Bouillon of Bass, Fricadell a la Neapolitan, Lemon Jelly, and Blanc Mange. Measures 8" by 5"; verso blank.... Read More
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Advertising bifolium for "The Improved Monitor Self-Heating Sad Iron
Big Prairie, Ohio: The Monitor Sad Iron Co, 1910. Very good to fine. Some light toning, dust soiling.. Save half the time, half the labor and all the worry of ironing day with the Improved Monitor Self-Heating Sad Iron", manufactured by The Monitor Sad Iron Co. Marketed towards homemakers and and domestic workers, this illustrated advertising bifolium includes... Read More
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Polo & Hunt Trade Catalogue
Chicago, Illinois: Charles Meurisse & Company, 1929. Very good to fine.. Photo-illustrated catalog for Polo & Hunt products sold by Charles Meurisse & Company of Chicago in 1929. Polo equipment is illustrated and priced, and includes polo mallets, balls, referee accessories, saddles, bridles, girths, bits, boots, helmets, clothing and accessories. Even bicycle polo sticks are sold (p. 15). ... Read More
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Folding Invitation to Cohoes, New York Roller Skating Rink
Cohoes, New York, 1890. Very good. Toned, minor dust soiling, small tear to flap where envelope is fastened.. An attractive folding invitation to a private roller skating session at a new roller skating rink in Cohoes, New York. Illustrated with a bucolic scene of a pond with artist's easel, and also a fishing scene on the upper flap.... Read More
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Hartford Courant Cooking School "Food Fashion Review
Hartford, Connecticut: The Hartford Courant, 1937. Very good. Extremities rubbed, light toning. Minimal rust from staples.. Food Fashion Review" serves as a published compilation of recipes "demonstrated at the third session" of the 8th annual Hartford Courant-sponsored cooking school held at the Horace Bushnell Memorial Auditorium. Contains thirty-one recipes that employ meat or meat-derived products, as well as... Read More
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Autograph album of Miss Anna Allen (a.k.a. Mrs. Flint)
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, 1899. Very good. Upper hinge cracked. Minor toning, spotting, wear to extremities, minor water staining.. Autograph album of Miss Anna Allen, later Mrs. Flint c.1891, including Victorian scrap, calligraphic flourishes, and two rather fine gouaches of wildflowers. Oblong 12mo (4" by 7"), approx. 120 pp., about half-filled with contemporary ink inscriptions ranging in date... Read More
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Masonvill Superior Corset Jeans
United States, 1870. Good. Chipping and short tears to edges.. Printed handbill advertising "Masonvill Superior Corset Jeans", strikingly lithographed in gold on bright blue coated paper. Measures 7.5" by 5.75", verso blank. Corset jeans are defined as ultra-high, nipped-in waist, legs that flare out dramatically. Presumably these where for men.
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