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Elisabeth NaramoreWilliam and his Friends: A Group of Notable Creatures in the Metropolitan Museum of ArtThe Viking PressNew York1936
28 unnumbered pages. Yellow applied printed cover with matching dust jacket, black and white photographs throughout. William is a blue hippopotamus that lives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He takes the reader around to show off his friends, other art animals. There is a description of the item and when and where it was created as well as what it is made of. Japanese quail menuki, a French marble hen, a Greek bronze horse, and Egyptian faience Jerboa mice are among a few of the animals featured.7 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Picasso: The Bathers
Manufacturer: Fine Arts Associates (New York) & Museum of Fine Arts (Boston)Location: New YorkDate: 1959Pages: A Two fold SheetSubject Matter: Exhibition Catalog, Picasso, sculptureAn exhibition catalogue of Picasso's sculptures entitled "The Bathers". This was the only American showing of his latest sculpture. It was shown in two cities; in New York at the Fine Arts Associates from February 10th to March 7th 1959, and in Boston at the Museum of Fine Arts from March 15th to April 15th, 1959. There are three B&W photographs of the sculpture series and an excerpt from the "Les Baigneurs de Picasso" in Quadrum, v. 1958.Very minimal cover wear, otherwise fine. 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
The Electro-Chemical and Specialty Company Trade Catalogs
Manufacturer: The Electro-Chemical and Specialty CompanyLocation: New York Date: c1890sPages: (3 total pieces) 2 are single fold sheets, 1 is a single pageSubject Matter: BatteriesThere is a total of three pieces: The Atlantic Primary Battery Catalog (the" best and most economical battery for running fan motors, sewing and dental machines, and phonographs"), a catalog for various batteries, and an order form. The two catalogs have a comprehensive description and price list with some B&W illustrations of the products.The pages are toned, and the Atlantic Battery Catalog was folded at some point. Largest: 11" x 8 1/2"
Cutter Price List
Manufacturer: Hitchcock ManufacturingLocation: Cortland, NYDate: September 1st, 1892Pages: Single FoldSubject Matter: Sleigh, IndustrialA price list for various parts to a sleigh. The cover has an illustration of a sleigh in three colors: yellow, pink and black. The text is black with accents in pink. There is some general toning to the price list, as well as crease marks from where it was original tri-folded. Additionally there are some intact tears along those fold marks, and some missing surface litho. 9 1/2" x 6 1/4"
Only That, and Nothing More: Spelman Brothers Trade Catalog
Manufacturer: Spelman Brothers' Bazaar and Bargain GoodsLocation: New YorkDate: c1880sPages: 18 (including covers)Subject Matter: Summer goods, trade catalogA sales catalog sent to stores by the Spelman Brothers to advertise their wears in different stores. This was a sample of the catalog that could be ordered (not including the orange cover which would be removed on the final printing), and each store could stamp their name on the bottom of each page. The Spelman brothers claimed that "it sells the goods for you", and no prices were listed so that each store could set their own prices. The items sold in the catalog have brief descriptions and often a B&W illustration to go with it. Some examples of the items sold are: hats, hammocks, fans, camping equipment, "fancy flannel outfits", summer corsets, and drapery scarfs. These catalogs were sent free of charge in return for a "generous order of goods". The whole catalog was folded at one point, and the crease marks are still evident. There is minimal edge wear, and a few intact tears. 9" x 4 1/2"
Modern Painting Reproduced in Art Calendars de Luxe for 1912
Manufacturer: Gerlach-Barklow CoLocation: Joliet, IllinoisDate: 1912Pages: 16 (including covers)Subject Matter: Art CalendarA catalog for the Gerlach-Barklow de Luxe line of calendars that was advertising directly to stores who sell calendars asking them to "wait for the Gerlach-Barklow Line" . The calendars were known for their "elegant simplicity" and "real water colors" with "no airbrushing" used. The pages show B&W collages of various types and sizes of calendars sold, with 3 full color, tipped in pictures showcases the art in their calendars. No prices listed. Covers have minimal edge wear, and the bottom right corner has crease marks from having been bent all the way through the text block to the back cover. The interior pages show minimal toning, and some staining caused by the adhesive used to tip in the pictures. 10 1/4" x 8 1/2"
Cromwell Gardens Seed Catalog
Manufacturer: An. N Person IncLocation: Cromwell, CTDate: 1924Pages: 68Subject Matter: GardenFull color covers, with comprehensive description, cultural and pricing information, images from photographs in B&W with periodic full color. There is a tear away order sheet in the back. Partially cover separation, and toning. 10"x7".
Sandra Vanderpool Molly Brown, A Paper Doll. ..1991
A paper doll of 'The Unsinkable Molly Brown' designed by Sandra Vanderpool, with four (4) dresses and accessories. Margaret 'Molly' Brown was an American socialite and philanthropist. She is however most remembered for encouraging the crew on the of the Titanic on her and other surrounding life boats to return and look for survivors of the sinking. Comes in an envelope. Doll cut by designer.Envelope Size: 9" x 6"Number of Dolls: 1Doll Size: 8"No. of Costume Pages: 4 folded sheets.
The Eleventh International Water Color Exhibition
Manufacturer: The Art Institute of ChicagoLocation: ChicagoDate: 1931Pages: 68Subject Matter: Exhibition Catalog, water colorAn exhibition catalog from the Art Institute of Chicago of the "Eleventh International Exhibition Water Color, Pastels, Drawings, Monotypes and Miniatures", that ran from April 30th to May 31st 1931. There were a total of 566 pieces in this exhibition, 25 of the pieces have B&W photographs of them in the catalog. The pieces are divided up by geographical region. There is a list of the Jury for the show, and a list of prizes given. The cover shows minimal edge wear, and there is a small intact tear on the top right front corner. Light penciling on the back cover, as well as some check marks on the interior pages. 8 3/4" x 5 1/2"
Catalog of Foreign and American Gun Material
Manufacturer: Schoverling, Daly & GaleLocation: New York Date: 1912Pages: 24 (including covers)Subject Matter: Firearms, firearm partsThis catalog sells replacement parts for various items, each with a brief description, price, and B&W illustration. Some of the parts sold are gun locks, mainsprings, loading hammers, levers, and tumblers. Additionally there are schematics, list of parts, prices, and B&W illustrations for different popular firearms such as "New Century Rifle", "Police Positive Special Revolvers", "Colt Automatic Pistol", "Police Automatic Revolvers", and "Crack Shot Rifles". Covers are detached from text block, additionally the top right corner of the font cover is missing. Both the covers and interior pages show edge wear, soiling, toning, and some stains. The binding staples are rusted. 11" x 8"
Notes on New Remedies and Price List
Manufacturer: F. W. Schoonmaker, Manufacturing & Dispensing PharmacistLocation: New York, NYDate: c1890Pages: 10 Subject Matter: Medical Supplies and MedicineA price list of all the goods offered. New items include a description and B&W illustration. Covers have edge wear and are toned, and is reinforced with tape in one location. Some of the edges are missing pieces. Interior pages have general toning and soiling. 9" x 5 1/4"
Tycos Instruments Hydrometers
Manufacturer: Taylor Instruments CompaniesLocation: Rochester, NYDate: 1925 Pages: 24Subject Matter: Manufacturing, HydrometersComprehensive descriptions and pricing as well as B&W illustrations of the items being sold. The text on the covers is embossed with blue accents.Covers show some edge wear, and there is a small stain on the front cover. Binding staples are rusted, and the interior center page is detached from text block. Paper chalking. 10 1/2" x 7 1/2"
Filter Papers Trade Catalog
Manufacturer: Carl Schleicher & Schull; Sold by Fisher Scientific Co. Limited (Montreal, Canada)Location: Duren, GermnayDate:1925Pages: 48Subject Matter: Industrial, Filter PapersA catalog for high grade analytical filter paper that was the recognized 'standard' for filter paper in chemical laborites all over the world. Comprehensive description of materials sold, as well as sizing charts for the filters. Prices not listed. Samples of filter papers are in pockets on the interior front and back covers. There are a minimal amount of B&W illustrations of the products as well as B&W illustrations of the company's registered Trademark and Watermark, so that the consumer can tell what is a genuine product of the company.The covers for have minimal edge wear and toning to them, additionally the insert tab on the front cover is slightly bent. The interior pages have toning, and there are some indents to the pages corresponding to the placement of the samples pockets. 5 1/2" x 4"
1889 Catalog, Standard Stallions (Mambrino WIlkes, etc.)
Well illustrated catalog standard stallions Mambrino Wilkes, Steele, Diomed Wilkes and Jingles, owned by John B. Clarke of Manchester, NH 1889
Catalog: Leadwork for the Garden, May 1932
58 pages, most of which have illustrations of lead statuary, some shown in garden settings.
Ross-Tacony Crucible Co. - Clay Bonded & Carbon Bonded Graphite Crucibles & More
Ross-Talcony Crucible Co. Manufacturers of Graphite Crucibles. Ross-Talcony Crucible Co. Philadelphia. Established 1871.No date. Soft cover. 28 pp. A catalogue dedicated to Graphite Crucibles- clay bonded type and carbon bonded type. Also includes the following related products Nozzels, Sleeves, Phosphorizers, Magnesia Crucibles, Skimmers, Stirrers, Base Blocks, Special Refractories for Foundry Use and much more. Black & white in-text and full page illustrations. Comprehensive narrative descriptions with sizing and tables. Measures 5 1/2" x 8". Very good with light cover wear.
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, staple not present, text block detached from covers but present.
Woman's Institute Fashion Service - Spring & Summer 1923
Woman's Institute Fashion Service Spring & Summer 1923. Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences, Inc. Scranton, Penn. 1923. Soft cover. Unpaginated. Woman's Springtime Fashion. Contains Variations of One-Piece Dress, Draped Dress, Costume Suit, Sports Apparel, Misses' Costumes, Junior Fashions, Millinery Fashions and more. Black & white fashion illustrations with multiple views often showing variations on a pattern. Comprehensive narrative that describes the fashion the material and pattern requirements, construction and fitting and finishing. Measures 9" x 12". Overall good condition.
Woman's Institute Fashion Service - Fall & Winter 1923 - 1924
Woman's Institute Fashion Service Fall & Winter 1923-1924. Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences, Inc. Scranton, Penn. 1923. Soft cover. Unpaginated. Woman's Fall & WInter Fashion. Contains Coat Dress, Side-tiered Dress, Basque Dress, Self-Trimmed Wrap, Coats and Suits, Misses' fashion, Junior Fashions and more. Black & white fashion illustrations with multiple views often showing variations on a pattern. Comprehensive narrative that describes the fashion, the material and pattern requirements, construction and fitting and finishing. Measures 9" x 12". Overall good condition.
Folio - Business Room Furniture, W. & J. Sloane NY, c1920
Business Room Furniture. W. & J. Sloane. New York. No date. c1920. Fifty-five (55) plate of office and business furniture. Images from photographs. Each plate includes a title and design number. Contains Swivel Desk Chair, Side Chair, Telephone Table, Costumer, Sofa, Book Case, Console Table and Mirror, Flat Top Desk, Table, Typewriter Desk, Bench and more. Brown toned plates, Images from photographs. Includes Design number and name. Some with sizing information. Measures 8 1/2" x 11 1/2". Heavy wear on folio, side flap detached but present, bottom flap lacking. Plates in good condition with one exception - edge wear and intact tear.
Vernay Autumn 1937
Manufacturer: Vernay IncLocation: New York, NYDate: 1937Pages: 36Subject Matter: Antique Furniture A comprehensive description of each item listed, including their size, and an accompanying B&W photograph. No prices listed. Pieces range from English sideboards, to tea sets, to paintings. There is an introduction to the collection by Arthur Vernay and an additional list of items not pictured or described. The covers show some edge wear, and the bottom of the front cover is soiled, along with general toning both on the covers and throughout the catalog. The back cover has a few tiny white spots on it. 10 1/4" x 6 1/4"
Andrions for Large Fireplaces
Manufacturer: TodhunterLocation: New YorkDate: c1920sPages: A single 4-fold brochure Subject Matter:Brief descriptions for andrions, fireback and fire tools with an enclosed price list. There are 10 B&W photographs of the items being sold. The descriptions include what they are made from, if they are reproductions, and their measurements. Light soiling and toning throughout, otherwise fine. 6 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Studd and Millinngton's "Toga Coats"
Manufacturer: Studd & MillingtonLocation: London Date: 1914Pages: 16Subject Matter: CoatsA short description of each coat sold plus a B&W illustration. No prices are listed. Included with the catalog is a short letter to the recipient, a gentleman from New York, inviting him to the store the next time he is in London. The edges show some light cover wear, and the top corner of both the covers and the interior pages are slightly bent. The letter inside the catalog is slightly toned. 8 3/4" x 5 1/4"
Exhibition Catalog of the work of Jackson Pollock
Manufacturer: Museum of Modern ArtLocation: New YorkDate: 1956Pages: 36Subject Matter: Jackson Pollock, modern artThis is an exhibition catalog from the Museum of Modern Art in New York. It is of an exhibit of the work of Jackson Pollock that opened in the year after the artist's tragic death. There was a total of 44 pieces in the exhibit, most on loan from either private collectors, or other museums. Twenty (20) of the pieces featured are shown in the catalog with a black and white photograph, one piece has a full page color photograph. Covers show some slight edge wear and soiling. The interior page are toned. 10" x 7 1/2"
John Ruskin. The Stones of Venice. Volume the First. The Foundations and Volume the Second. The Sea Stories. John Wiley & Sons.New York.1887
584 pp. Cloth hard cover with two volumes of the Stones of Venice, architectural illustrations.Volume 1, 434 pp.Volume 2, 150 pp.Both volumes bound in one book, features Italian architecture and stone work.8" x 5 1/4". wear on cover, inscribed
Art and Decoration: Crepe and Tissue Paper
Manufacturer: Dennison Manufactoring CoLocation: BostonDate: 1907Pages: 96Subject Matter: Decorations made from PaperA comprehensive guide to crepe and tissue paper, including prices. There are B&W photographs of various samples of the crafts that can be made from crepe and tissue paper, as well as some B&W illustrations of templates, patterns and products.The covers show some edge wear, and sight fading. Additionally, they are detached from the text block. The front cover, at the top, was signed by a previous owner. The back cover is missing a small piece from the bottom left corner. The interior pages shows general toning and soiling. Some pages have stains on them from where the ink was smudged at one point. 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
Lansing Company Truck Catalogue - Warehouse Trucks & Much More 1913
Truck Catalogue No. 11-T Lansing - Company. Formerly Lansing Wheelbarrow Company. Lansing Company. Philadelphia. 1913. Soft cover. 86 pp. with 6 additional pages dedicated to coal cars. Handtrucks and carts. Contains Steel Wheelbarrows, Warehouse Trucks, Russel Paper Truck, Stone Car, Forge Shop Truck, Cotton Trucks and more. Black & white in-text illustrations. Brief narrative descriptions including price lists. Measures 4 1/2" x 6". Good with light fading on cover margin.
Charles Folsom Dealer in Fire Arms, Ammunition, Sporting Goods, Cutlery and Novelties
Manufacturer: J. Stevens & Co.'s Celebrated ArmsLocation: New YorkDate: November 1883Pages: 112Subject Matter: Sporting GoodsComprehensive descriptions with pricing information for all types sporting goods. The catalog has a wide range of items for sale including various fire arms and ammunition, hunting knifes, hunting traps, card games, puzzles and small musical instruments. There are B&W illustrations throughout the catalog of the goods being sold. Charles Folsom was the sole agent for J. Stevens & Co.'s Celebrated Arms. This is his sale catalog, #31 A.Covers show foxing and toning and edge wear. The front cover and first section of interior pages have detached from the text block. One of the two staples used for binding is missing. The interior of the back cover is reinforced with tape. The interior pages show heavily toning, edge wear and some intact tears throughout. 6 3/4" x 5"
Brasses by Ball and Ball
Manufacturer: Ball and Ball BrassesLocation: West Chester, PADate: 1936 (catalog), 1937 (price list)Pages: 28 (printed on single side), 8 pp price listSubject Matter: brass household items, furniture knobsA catalog of reproductions of antique furniture knobs made from brass. The tag line of this company is "when the originals wear out, replace them with these copies!" The catalog itself has no descriptions, just illustrated pictures in B&W with a series and item number beside it. Each pages has approximately 12 items on it. Included with the catalog is the corresponding price list with a perforated business card (for easy removal) attached. The price list is divided up by series, and it lists a very brief description, and the size, weight and cost of the item. There is minimal edge wear to the covers, however the cloth spine as started to wear down on the edges. There is some missing surface litho on both the front and back covers as well as some stains on the back cover. The front cover and select interior pages have penciling, as well as some soiling due to finger prints. The price guide is in good condition; it was originally tri-folded so there are crease marks still evident. Additionally, the binding staples have rusted, otherwise fine. 10 3/4" x 8 1/4"
Garbison's Kentucky Saddle Horses
Manufacturer: S. T. Harbison & Co. Location: Lexington, KYDate: November 28, 1911Pages: 20Subject Matter: Horse AuctionA total of 16 lots of horses to be sold at auction at the Durland Riding Academy in Central Park, New York. All of the lots include the horse's name, sex, age, and size along with an owner's statement, eight of the lots include a B&W photograph. The book has been annotated with the prices each horse sold for, which ones were bought by the original owner of the catalogue, and handwritten information regarding a 'lot 17' that must have been a last minute entry into the auction. The note also lists the price that horse sold for. A small newspaper clipping is also present, for the Paradise Farm in Teaneck, NJ.Covers are semi faded due to light damage, and the back covers have a few small stains on it. Additionally the catalog was folded in half at some point. The second to last page has some intact tears that have folded over. 9" x 5 3/4"
Manufacturer: Dennison Manufactoring CoLocation: BostonDate: 1907Pages: 96Subject Matter: Decorations made from PaperA comprehensive guide to crepe and tissue paper, including prices. There are B&W photographs of various samples of the crafts that can be made from crepe and tissue paper, as well as some B&W illustrations of templates, patterns and products.The covers show some edge wear, and sight fading. Additionally, they are detached from the text block. The front cover, at the top, was signed by a previous owner. The back cover is missing a small piece from the bottom left corner. The interior pages shows general toning and soiling. Some pages have stains on them from where the ink was smudged at one point. 8 1/2" x 5 1/2".
The Art of Drawing; A Collection of Elementary Manuals: Fancy Subjects-F. GrenierE. Gambart and Co.Londonn. d., ca. mid 1800
Original publisher cover, rebound in red covered board, heavy stock paper.The first 8 pages have dual pictures-the first a semi complete illustration and the second a completed form, the remaining pages are full page.6 1/4" x 9 1/2"
The One & Only La Jolla Coloring Book
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 color of different stores, such as Susan's Toys, Harry's Coffee Shop, or Old Europe (a sandwich shop). There even coupons for one to cut out and use at the stores. Measures 10 3/4" x 8"
Helen Jill Fletcher The See and Do Book of Dolls and Doll Houses. H. S. Stuttman Company.New York.1959
128 pp. Brown hard cover book, with illustrated book cover. This book gives detailed instructions on how one can make both their own dolls and their own dollhouse filled with homemade doll furniture. The book jacket states, "One does not have to be gifted to make a doll or doll house or doll clothes.... Mother and child together- and even brother and father, for there are boy dolls too- will find making a doll or doll house a game that the whole family can enjoy." The book starts with a simple rag doll, before showing the reader how to take that design and change it into dolls from all around the world, such as a French doll, an Eskimo doll, and a Chinese boy doll. The book continues on to different types of dolls, such as twig dolls, and sock dolls, before moving on to doll clothes and finally doll furniture. The furniture is all made from various, cheap and easy to find materials. Such as a canopy bed that uses a bit of fabric, empty candy box and four pencils. The book is full of black and white illustrations (often with the background of the drawing showing an accent of color) that show the reader how to put together the various items. Measures 8 3/4" x 5 3/4".. The book jacket shows minor edge wear due to rubbing. It also has a few small tears along the edges.
Treatise on Art Needle Work with Twenty Color Plates, Series # 8. M Heminway Sons Silk Co..New York.c1900
107 pp. A comprehensive guide to various patterns for needle point utilizing the manufacturer's products to make them. This catalog is the 8th in the series. It starts with a beginners guide to needlepoint, along with B&W photographs of the various stitches used in needle work. The treatise includes B&W illustrations of the designs, and templates for them, as well as 20 color illustrations of completed designs. The templates are for a variety of nature inspired elements, including plants and animals, as well as decorative styles, such as eyelet stitching. Measures 8" x 5 1/2".. Front cover fully detached, back cover partially detached, with most of the back strip missing. The interior pages are toned, with some stains.
William L. Price, Frank S. Guild Model Houses for Little Money With an Additional Chapter on Doors and Windows. Doubleday, Page & Company.New York.1904
This book is intent on making it easier for a person to decide the design of their house by offering detailed examples complete with illustrations to best guide the decision. 193 pages, hardcover. It is broken up by area (suburban, city, lot area), price (the lowest for $1,000, the highest for $4,000), there are options for everyone looking to create their own place. Including floor plans for Churches and Cabins. There is also the addition suggestion for remodeling doors and the importance of windows. All the suggestions come with little narrative explanations that offer some personal opinions as well as advice. Doing their part for American homeownership, designing your own house has never been simpler. Includes full page illustrations and floor plans throughout. Measures 6" x 4". .
Stire & Lyon, Toys, Dolls and Fancy Goods Featuring George C. Whitney Lace Valentines, Valentine Envelopes, Comic Valentines etc. mid18880s. ..
4 pp. wrapper. The trade catalogue is produced by Stirn & Lyon, Importers and Commission Merchants, Toys, Dolls and Fancy Goods, No. 16-20 Park Place, NYC. n.d. mid 1880s. Content includes Valentines and Envelopes manufactured by George C. Whitney, Worcester MA., featuring Lace Valtines by the dozens with two illustrations and numerous narrative descriptions with size and pricing information includes. Also includes Valentine Envelopes, Comic Valentines including Long Jokers, Fault Finders, "Hit 'em Hards", Sharp Dartsd, Trade's and Ordinary (which I thought were published by MCloughin...hmm?) Final page is Assortments for convenience at $6, $10 and $20, each with Show cards. Stamp on cover indicated 50 & 10% Discounts on this List, except for Comics -- 10 % only. Measures 7 1/2" x 5".. Corner chips on cover; generalized light wear.
Bush's Watchmakers Catalogue Circular featuring Self- Generating Gas Blow-Pipe Lamp
A 4pp circular featuring images, narrative and pricing information on the Self-Generating Gas Blow-Pipe Lamp, Bush's Wheel Protector, Roller Remover, Ruby Pin Adjuster, Movement and Fan Washrs, Material Cup, Pivot Wire and Case Spring Extractor. For sale at Goddard, Hill & Co. Jewelry. Pittsburgh, PA. Measures 8 1/2"x 5 1/2". Letterfolds.
The "Dummy" Salesman - Hosiery, Underwear, Notions, Handkerchiefs, Ribbons, Fleischer's Yarns, Leather Goods - L. J. Carleton Co.. John B. Clarke Co..Manchester, NH.c1930
36pp. wraps. A pun by the owner titles the catalog a "dummy" salesman. The inside cover includes "Our Policy"First - To be Reliable, always.Second - Good Service. It's to our mutual advantage.Third - Dependable Merchandise, at one printed price. An extensive array of products ranging from sewing notions, to garter supports, shoe laces, stationery, veiling and slip-pon veils, Winsor Ties, Corset Laces and Linen Thread. Includes brief narrative description and pricing images. Images from photographs and illustrations periodically found in-text. Index inside back cover. Measures 8 1/2" x 5 3/4"..
Rhode Island School of Design Saturday Morning Class Brochure. Rhode Island School of Design.Providence, RI.[1910]
A single fold informational brochure for the Rhode Island School of Design's Saturday Morning Classes which were for students of all ages. This brochure focuses on the drawing courses offered by them: freehand drawing, design, and mechanical drawing. As the focus of this brochure is drawing classes, it is ironic then that the illustration on the front cover is a photograph of a hand made pitcher and bowl. The interior pages of this brochure provides some general information on the program, and although it is stated that this program is for students of all ages, the text emphasizes elementary school children. For example it states, "children have a natural love for form and color, and this sense is often lost in later years if it is not encouraged and developed." The back cover of this brochure provides a brief outline of the ground covered in each of the courses. Single-fold brochure. Measures 6 1/4" x 4 x1/4" (folded), 8 1/2" x 6 1/4" (unfolded)..
New York State Canal System; The Modern Inland Water Route Affording Economical Transportation Between the Great Lakes And the Atlantic Seaboard. January 1931. .
32 pp. brochure providing a comprehensive overview of the New York state canal system with images from photographs of the construction and operation of the canals. Also includes a map of the Barge Canal System. . Measures 9" x 6". Light discoloration; cover only.
The Strathmore Quality Deckle Edge Book Papers; Strathmore Japan, Old Cloister, Strathmore, Old Stratford, AlexandraMunder-Thomsen PressBaltimore, MD1906
Embossed Gilt cover, frontispiece picture of factory, sample pages of Strathmore Quality Deckle edge book papers.Volume 1; Series 149; Issued Oct. 15, '06 by the Mittineague Paper Company in order to show Strathmore paper in the best manner. Begins with a history of the company.9 1/2" x 6 1/2"
Toilettes - 1896
Toilettes August, 1896. Volume XVI No.8. Toilettes Publishing Company. New York. 1896. Soft cover. Unpaginated. Women's Fashion. Contains Toilettes, Dresses, Paris Fashion, Vienna Fashion and more. Illustrated inside covers. 4 full page color plates. In-text black & white illustrations. Many pages are constructed with fashion collage and narrative descriptions. Measures 5" x 6 3/4". Minimal toning on covers, 2 color plates at centerfold detached but present, light staple rust.
E. C. Gardner (Eugene Clarence)Homes and How to Make Them. James R Osgood and Company.Boston.1874
314 page book, with gilt stamped covers, 1st edition. The book compiles forty-three (43) letters between an architect and his friends. These letters "are composed of hints and suggestions relating to to building of homes... [and] aim to give practical information to those about to build." This book is a wonderful piece of early architectural Americana style known as 'Stick Style.' This book features 30 black and white illustrations, some of which are full page blue prints to houses or rooms described in the letters. The list of illustrations has two pictures entitled 'On a Sidehill' and 'Only One Corner', supposedly printed on pages 43 and 48 respectively. However, this is not the case, they are located earlier in the book, one opposite the title page and the other right before the first letter begins. All the other illustrations are located where they are supposed to be. . Minor edge wear, particularly on the spine. Minor foxing.
Horse Drawn Parade Float - Harvest Festival - Flora, Ceres, Pomona. .Raymond, NH.1914
Black and white photograph on brown mount. Depicts women standing on a parade float, being pulled by two horses: float consists of a large cart, draped in white fabric, with 16 women and their driver on board. All of the women are wearing white dresses, and there is a sign attached to the back of the cart that reads "Flora, Ceres, Pomona" - likely a reference to their local Grange Society's positions with the same name. "Novelty Photo For Duplicates, E. Hayes, Beverly Mass." is stamped on the backing. 12" x 10" - 8" x 6" photograph .
G. L. & H. J. Gross Illustrated Booklet of the Auction of Marsden Perry's Home, the Historic Ward-Perry House. Remington Printing Company.Providence, RI.1903
An illustrated booklet for the auction of the Ward-Perry House, a historic residence in Providence, RI. The house was built for Mrs. Eliza Ward by her father Joseph Brown in 1814. It is a large brick mansion done in colonial style. It was purchased by Marsden J. Perry in 1892 where he made some minor renovations "to bring the house up to the requirements of modern living". Perry himself was a wealthy gentleman involved in the banking and both electric and gas utilities, who owned several houses across New England in Providence, RI, Newport, RI, and New York City. The booklet features twelve (12) printed photographs of the interior rooms of the mansion. The real estate managers G. L. & H. J. Gross ran the auction for Marsden Perry who had most likely decided to sell this house due to the fact that in 1901 he 'upgraded Brown houses' when purchased the more famous John Brown House. John Brown was Joseph's brother, and had made a name for himself as a prominent statesmen whose wealth came from the merchant and slave trades. His house was an even larger brick mansion in Providence, RI of which John Quincy Adams is purported to have said it was "the most magnificent and elegant private mansion that I have ever seen on this continent." It is unknown who purchased the Ward-Perry House at the end of this auction. 16 pg. Green wrappers. Measures 7" x 5 1/4". Marsden Jasael Perry was born on November 2, 1850 to Horatio M. Perry (1813-1853) and Malvina Susan Wilson Perry (1829-1904) in Rehoboth, MA. After his father died in 1853, his mother remarried William R. Miller (1834-?) and this union resulted in two half- siblings: James H. Miller (1854-1940) and Josephine E. Miller West (1864-1947). At twelve he enlisted in a Massachusetts Company during the Civil War and served as a Provost Marshall. In the early 1870s he moved to Providence, RI and entered in the banking business, eventually becoming the Director of the Bank of America. He first married Candice D. Hubbard (1843-1919) in 1872 and divorced in circa 1884. In 1901 he married Marian Lincoln Bogart (1862-1938). He helped raise her son from in earlier marriage, Pelham W. Bogart (1896-1959) and they had one son together, Marsden Jasael Perry Jr. (1902-1970). He died on April 15, 1935 at his home in New York, NY, but is buried in Providence, RI.
Condensed Catalogue of Reward Cards, Holiday Cards, Embossed Panels, Oil Chromos, Etc.. John Wilcox.Milford, NY.[1870s]
A single fold trade catalogue of various printed materials. List are a brief description and prices for reward cards, imported cards, oil chromos, and embossed panels. Also included with the catalogue was an insert billed as a 'Supplement to the Catalogue' that lists options for Easter and Birthday Cards, as well as booklets for purchase. The booklets are listed are a tab bit unusually as it is never stated exactly what the subject of the booklets is. Rather the catalogue states that they are "an elegant line... suitable for adults as well as children... made by one of the best Lithographing establishments in Germany and are extremely artistic... Send any amount you wish and we will mail you big value for your money." The cover of the catalogue is also rather unique, as it has been printed to look like an old piece of paper with a decorative carving beneath. Prices range from 1 cent to 4 cents. Measures 8 3/4" x 5 3/4"..
Book of Traps, Guns, and Trapper's Supplies: 1931-1932 Edition
Manufacturer: FC Taylor Fur CompanyLocation: St. LouisDate: 1931Pages: 52 (including covers)Subject Matter: Hunting, trappingComprehensive descriptions with prices. Full color covers, with the interior page's illustrations mostly in B&W, but with orange accents on some pages. Besides the illustrations of the items being sold, there are also line drawings of animals with fur, such as the badger, beaver, raccoon, mink, and the marten. With each animal illustrated there is a small description of the animal's habits, where it can be found, traps to use, trapping methods, and how skin and stretch the fur. The coves show some edge wear, with a small missing piece on the back cover. The interior pages show some general toning, otherwise fine. 10 3/4" x 7 3/4"
"Nobleman" Engraving from the History of the University of Cambridge
This engraving features a man in a blue beautifully embroidered robe holding a black graduation cap. The artwork was done by Thomas Uwins and engraved by J. Agar. This engraving from Rudolph Ackermann's book "History of the University of Cambridge, Its Colleges, Halls, and Public Building" published in 1815 by L. Harrison and J.C. Leigh. Measures 13 1/4" x 10 1/2".
"Proctor" Engraving from the History of the University of Cambridge
This engraving features a man in a dark robe standing by a desk holding a book by a chain handle. This engraving has been colored with brown accents for the desk's wooden legs and the clasps on the book. The artwork was done by Thomas Uwins and engraved by J. Agar. This engraving was from Rudolph Ackermann's book "History of the University of Cambridge, Its Colleges, Halls, and Public Building" published in 1815 by L. Harrison and J.C. Leigh. Measures 13 1/4" x 10 1/2".
Our '98 Book: A Combined Catalogue and Instruction Book on the Subjects of Silk Embroidery and Popular Fancy Work. The Brainerd & Armstrong Company.New London, CT.1898
76 pp. A guide with comprehensive descriptions of items sold and instructions on how to utilize them in order to make embroidery or the like. The cover is in color, designed to look like an embroidered rose. There are 21 color plates illustrating finished embroidered designs, such as the Japanese Chrysanthemum, and the borders for the designs. The rest of the book has numerous B&W illustrations of different items to create using embroidery, such as picture frames. The last few pages of the book are the price list, and that is printed in red. Measures 8 1/2" x 7 1/4". The covers have edge wear, with some intact tears and a piece of the top right corner missing. Additionally, they were printed off center. The interior pages have general toning
A Treatise on Shades and Shadows and Linear Perspective. Charles Davies A.S. Barnes & Co New York 1855
159 pp. Brown hard cover with leather spine, 21 fold out black and white plates.Consists of explanations of shades and shadows, ellipse,curves, and lines. The first part of the book has two chapters; definitions and first principles and application and constructions. The second part, Linear Perspective, has two untitled chapters. The plates are 8 1/2 x 11 prints.10" x 6" foxing throughout, book is solid with fold out plates intact
The Deister Concentrator Company: Manufactures of Concentrating Tables for Every Purpose
Manufacturer: Location: Fort Wayne, IndianaDate: 1915Pages: 72Subject Matter: Mining Tool, IndustrialComprehensive descriptions provided for their concentrating tables. B&W illustrations of the table, and its individual parts are included. Prices not listed.Covers show some wear, with a few intact tears along the edge. The first few interior pages have foxing on the lower portion, additionally at some point the catalog was damaged by water, some pages show a faint water stain, all are slight crinkled, but this does not effect the legibility of the catalog. One page is missing some surface litho as it stuck to the corresponding page. Some paper chalking. 9"x 6"
Art and Decoration in Crepe & Tissue Paper
Manufacturer: Dennison Manufacturing Location: BostonDate: 1914Pages: 96Subject Matter: Decorations made from PaperComprehensive descriptions and pricing. Samples of crepe and tissue paper are included. Images from B&W photos of the products and uses, as well as both B&W and color illustrations for possible design ideas and uses for crepe & tissue paper. For example there is an illustration of a decorated car for a parade and costumes of various animal and plants for children made from crepe paper. There are patterns to cut out and use in the back of the catalog as well. Covers shows minimal cover wear, along with one tiny blue stain on the back cover. Toning. 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
Associated Tile Manufacturers, Details of The House of Tiles Portfolio at Architectural and Allied Arts Exposition. 1925
Manufacturer: Associated Tile ManufacturersLocation: New YorkDate: 1925Pages: Subject Matter: Tile, ArchitectureThe Exposition was held in conjunction with American Institute of Architects Convention, Grand Central Place, NYC, April 20 - May 2, 1925. A list of Associated Tile Manufacturers at base on cover. A paper portfolio with 12 plates with images from photographs on the front and designs on the reverse. Includes images and plans for Tudor Fireplace, Venetian Breakfast Nook, Tudor Living Room, Colonial Bathroom, Craftsman Sun Room, Exterior Spanish style decor, Spanish Dining Room, Colonial Kitchen, Spanish Patio, Italian Hall, Roman Bathroom and Shower and Spanish-American Bathroom. Measures 7 1/2" x 10 1/2".
P. A. Adolph A Price List of Birds' Eggs. .Kent, England.1946-1947
A price list of 520 bird egg specimens offered for sale by P. A. Adolph. The few on the list without prices were considered to be rare specimens of which may or may not be in stock. Prices for these ones were only given upon request. Annotated in red next to most of the specimens listed is the bird's scientific name in French. The first page has a pasted in section of graph paper. Adolph was the oologist for Watkins & Doncaster, a company that since 1874 has been specializing in the supply and manufacture of equipment a specimens for the study of the natural sciences. They are still in business today. Blue wrappers, 8 pages. OCLC-1 price list from the 1940s. (Feb 2019) Measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2".
Directions for Making Tissue Paper Flowers, and Fancy Articles. Northrop, The Art Dealer.New Haven, CT.1886
16 pp. staple booklet. Yellow wraps.. Instructs the reader on how to make various tissue paper flowers or other items such as tissue paper lamp shades. Instructions on making Tulip, White, Jasmine and Fuchsia. The last few pages of the booklet have advertisements, including instructions on how you can order all the tissue paper needed to make the flowers in the book. Other advertisements are for pens, pocket cutlery and "something new" colored transparent visiting cards. Measures 8 1/2" x 5 3/4".
Trade Catalogue for Beldt's Aquarium. Beldt's Aquarium.St. Louis, MO.1933
A trade catalogue for a store called Beldt's Aquarium, which sold various aquarium supplies, such as the fish, aquatic plants, other aquatic animals such as turtles, outdoor water plants and the equipment need to house the animals. The catalogue contains black and white illustrated images of a variety of fish and other animals that they sell. There are printed photographs of the plants and equipment that they sell. Additionally, there are two color illustrations, one of several fishes they sell and one of several outdoor water plants. The catalogue includes prices for each item and two tear out order sheets. The covers of the catalogue have woodblock illustrations due in blue and green of fish swimming underwater with lilies on the water's surface. 32 pages. Printed wrappers. Staple binding. Measures 9 3/4" x 6 3/4".
The Quarterly - Gibson Drug Co.Catalogue- 1912 with Color Illustrations Carter's Inks & Glues & Much More
The Quarterly - A Catalogue of Proprietary Medicines, Pharmaceutical Supplies and Druggists' Sundries. Gibson Drug Co. New York. 1912. Soft cover. 120pp. followed by 4 page full color appendix of Carter's Ink, mucilage and glues. A diverse catalog organized as follows 1. Price list of patent medicines, followed by color coded price list sections 2. Atomizers, Chamois, Perfumes, Sponges, Syringes and Water Bottles, 3. Price list of Confectionery, 4. a Stationery section with black & white in-text illustrations, a brief description and pricing information including a comprehensive section on pencils, pens and erasers. U.S.and American Bank Note Co's Playing Cards and much more and finally 5..a Price list of Eaton, Crane & Pike CO's papeteries, tablets and envelopes. All with brief descriptions,black and white illustrations and price information. A wide array of offerings including Alkaseptine, Bathodora, Colorite, Nuxpeptyn, Pile Oil, Solvent, Tissue Phosphates, Stationery items, Carters ink and much more. Advertising profusely throughout. Measures 9" x 11 1/4".
The American Wringer Company, Horse-Shoe Brand Wringers, Catalog No. 9, New York, NY 1910
The American Wringer Company, Horse-Shoe Brand Wringers, Catalog No. 9, New York, NY 1910 104 pp. catalog with embossed paper covers. Profusely illustrated with chromolithograph illustrations of available product. Each product page provides fine color imagery, a comprehensive narrative description and size information. Corresponding price list included. Measures 6" x 9". Condition: cover wear, ¼" of left margin title page affixed to free end paper (may have been production error). Light water stain lower margin.
Festive Motives by Emmy Zweybruck - A Collection of ten original designs by outstanding American artists reproduced by the Silk Screen Process. American Crayon Company.New York.1945
A Prang Studio Publication. A paper folio that includes a single-fold narrative by Emmy Zweybruck discussing the design problems of creating silk screen images of to present the works in the best light. An additional sheet outlines the progressive steps of a silk screen print. Includes materials by Leonard Weisgard, Mary Frances Burns, Charlotte Bowman, Gisella Loeffler and others. Each 11 1/2" x 8 1/2" page includes the silk screened image with printed signature and an idenfitying caption at base. . Minor toning and soiling due to age. A small address label stating the original owner's name and address has been placed on the back of each print.
Ruth E Adomeit The Happifats Cookbook, Angeleno Doll Club. Angeleno Doll Club.Los Angelos, California.1969
The Happifats cookbook, is a miniature book, 1st edition, with recipes inspired by dolls. Each recipe is accompanied charming by a black and white, with accents of hand coloring done in crayon. Some recipes included are: Raggedy Ann Bars, Hello Dolly Dingles, and Brownies Supreme. These book was compiled by Ruth E Adomeit and published by the Angeleno Doll Club which was a women's association in Southern California. All the illustrations in this cookbook are of a specific type of doll known as Happifats. They are bisque dolls (a doll made partially or wholly out of bisque porcelain and they are often characterized by their realistic, skin-like matte finish) that are solely inspired by the illustrations of Kate Jordon which appeared in John Martin's Books from 1913 to 1921. John Martin's Book was a children's magazine aimed at five- to eight-year-olds, and included stories, illustrations, and puzzles. Measures 3" x 2".. Minor edge wear, otherwise fine.
Fun-Ful, the Playground Equipment Line, Catalog No. 13
64 pp, side stapled booklet with decorated covers. Hill-Standard Company, based in Indiana, was a playground equipment manufacturer, with over three decades worth of experience. They sold a variety of equipment such as slides, merry-go-rounds, bars, and swings, to name a few. The catalog shows out of focus printed black and white photographs with drawings of the playground equipment superimposed onto the image. Additionally there is a short description of each item, its weight and a code to located the price of the item on a separate price list (not included).At the end of the catalogue there is chart that list the approximate about of men, hours, and sacks of cement need to assemble and install each piece.
Price List of Materials for Wax Flower Making Sold by Schumacher Bros. Schumacher Bros.Portland, ME.
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 elegant sounding names, commonly known in this period but alien now, like 'Naples Yellow' and 'Violet Carmine' and more. 5" x 3". [folded] .
1932 Illustrated Catalog from the Mennonite Publishing House With Blank Order Form and Envelope. Mennonite Publishing House.Scottdale, PA.1932
120pp. Yellow paper wrapper. Small illustration of an alter with a bible on top on the front cover, black and white photograph of the Mennonite Publishing House on the back accompanied by a list of services they provide and their address. Catalog includes anything a Mennonite may need, whether they are ministers, teachers, or lay people. The majority of the items are texts, such as bibles, Sunday school books, and pamphlets, some of which are accompanied by small color or black and white illustrations of their front cover. Also includes educational materials like black boards and maps, and administrative items such as ledgers. All items have a thorough descriptive narrative providing its price, size, and relevant details. Catalog includes a two-sided 'Order Blank' and envelope with the company's name and town on it for purchasing. Measures 9" x 6". .
A. Meineke & Sons Punjab Goods, Indian Punjab Furniture, manufactures of Rattan, Reed and Willow Furniture. Cramer, Aikens and Cramer.Milwaukee, WI.1890s
A trade catalogue featuring a wide variety of furniture, such as tables, bowl stands, wall pockets, and screens, in the Indian style. The front cover features a gilded image of a stature that is most likely the Indian Goddess Indra, as the stature is sitting on three elephants (the Goddess preferred method of transportation)The brochure is folded to create 8 pages, and each interior page has one to two images of pieces of furniture and their corresponding descriptions and prices. In addition to the catalogue is a singe page insert, printed with red ink, for the same store advertising some of their other goods such as crockery, bric-a-brac and art decorators. According to this insert these come not only in the Punjab style but also in Japanese and Oriental designs. The back cover features an illustration of the factory and warehouse. Trade catalogue: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" (folded) 22" x 8 1/2"(unfolded). Measures Insert: Measures 8 1/4" x 6".. The business was established in 1855 - importers of toys, accessories and more
Cora Massie Stephens Flyer for the Tabernacle of Witness, An Engraving. W. E. Stephens.St. Louis, MO.1895
A flyer for the sale of "The Tabernacle of Witness", an engraving done by Cora Massie Stephens (1856-1943). The engraving was being sold by William Edward Stephens (1850-1918), Cora's husband and owner of W. E. Stephens & Co. (eventually renamed Stephens Lithographing and Engraving Company). The flyer is divided into two sections. The first section has a black and white print of the engraving, along with the text "Every Sunday School, and Every Pastor, Superintendent and Christian Worker should have a copy." This flyer was attempting to sell a larger and more colorful version of the engraving then was sold previously. The version for sale was 32" x 47" and has been "lithographed in ten colors and three bronzes, on heavy lithograph paper". The second section of this flyer included testimonials from a several past customers praising the quality and composition of the engraving. At the bases of the flyer, in red, is the text "Special Discount of 25 per cent. [sic] to Delegates to the Eighth International Convention". It is unknown what convention the flyer is referring to. With the flyer is two envelopes, the first one originally held the flyer and is emblazoned with the word "Important!". The second envelope is slightly smaller than the first and was meant as a return envelope and has the company's address on it. Measures 12" x 9" (flyer), 6 1/2" x 3 3/4 (envelope).
Authentic Reproductions of Antique Lighting Fixtures
Manufacturer: I. Sack Cabinet Hardware Co.Location: Boston, MADate: c1920Pages: Two sections of 61, numbered, printed single sided pages, one section is the illustrations and descriptions of items, the second is the corresponding price list. Subject Matter: LightingThe catalog is a folder with brad clips. It is divided into two sections, each with their own set of numbered pages. The first section has all the illustrations and brief descriptions of the items sold. The second section is a corresponding price list with instructions for ordering. There were originally approximately 60 pages in each section, but due to the format of the catalog some have been removed and are missing. The folder has toning and soiling, some interior pages missing. Otherwise fine. 11 1/2" x 9 1/2"
Price List & Catalog Awnings, Tents, Flags, Window Shades, Boat Covers... Catalogue No. 24.. c1910
Small format 32 pp. Paper wraps. Extensive price list with images from photographs for awnings and window shades for residence, stores, hotels and offices, tents for all occasions, canopies for weddings, receiptions, parties, boat canopies , bunting, flag poles, and roller shades. Instructions on how to measure for an awning. Measures 6" x 3 1/2".
C.D. Van Allen Van Allen's Common Sense Churn Transfer of Patent. .Syracuse, NY.July 23, 1861
A transfer of patent certificate for the Common Sense [Butter] Churn. The churn was invented by C. D. Van Allen and patented by him in July 1861 with an O.B. Cowles purchasing shares in it at that time. This certificate is represents when Van Allen transfer his share and ownership of his invention to Jefe M. Sharp of Roxbury, NJ, in November 1861. At the bottom of the certificate it states that the It was received by the US Patent Office on November 30, 1861 and entered into their "Transfer of Patent" files. Reverse is blank. Measures 13 1/2" x 8 1/2".
Sand Toy for Grands Magasings Du Printemps. .Paris, France.1890s
This paper toy depicts a woman on one side milking her cow and a little girl drinking milk at the table on the other side. Both the little girl's glass of milk and the stream of milk produced by the cow are tissue paper with a capsule of sand behind it. This means that as you turn the postcard over, the sand gives the illusion of milk gushing from the cow's utter into the pail on one side, and the milk disappearing from the glass as the girl drinks it on the other side. The toy was sold by Printemps, a French department store, sometimes called Grands Magasings Du Printemps, with 'Grands Magasings' (translates to big store) being the class of store it was. The store focused on beauty, lifestyle, fashion, accessories and men's wear. It was founded in 1865 by Jules Jaluzot and Jean-Alfred Duclos. Printemps is credited with revolutionized retail business practices as they marked their goods with set prices rather than the haggling style (that started the price based on the customer's appearance) that was predominate at the time. The store is still open today. The product itself was made in Japan. Measures 4 3/4" x 3 1/4".
Everything is Card Magic, A Trade Catalogue. Kard King Studios.Carmel, CA.16681
A trade catalogue about the "art" of card magic. Published by Kard King Studios, a magic shop that specializes in magic done with a deck of cards. The catalogue itself is a single fold blue heavy stock cover, with four legal size pages attached onto the interior with staples. These pages are then folded so that the catalogue is flat. These interior pages list each item currently in stock at Kard King Studios along with a short explanation of the item and the magic trick. There are approximately forty-five (45) items on the list, such as the X-Ray deck (, Miracle Card Trick, Sterlings Walking Card, and the New Queens Mystery. The catalogue is careful to explain the magic trick each item performs without telling the reader how to perform the magic trick itself. The reader would need to purchase the item to receive detailed instructions. For example, for an item called 'The Haunted Desk', the catalogue provides the following instructions: "The performer has three different spectators select and replace three different cards and replace them in three separate [sic] positions in the deck. The performer then places the deck on his outstretched palm of his Hand. IN a mysterious and haunted fashion the deck begins to move first sideways then backwards to its original position but a card has been left protruding on each side. Again the deck moves forward and then backwards, leaving a card protruding in front. The spectators are asked to remove the protruding cards and they are found to be the previously selected cards. Complete, ready to work, full instructions. Price..... $1.00" The front cover states "This is a copy, No. 112". Measures 9 1/4" x 5 1/4" (folded catalogue), 14" x 8 1/2" (unfolded interior pages).
The Riverside Press, Catalogue of Cuts and Price List of Printing for Poultry and Live Stock Breeders and Business Men in General c1908
An unpaginated catalog with paper wraps. Brisben NY. Includes examples of cuts and ordering instructions.rubber stamps designed for the poultry trade, information on advertising and marketing inlcuding "How to get a Fancy Price for Fresh Market Eggs". Woodcuts of poultry and various life stock. Measures 6" x 9". Condition: cover reinforced with book binding tape.
The Jewish Holidays
Manufacturer: Associated American ArtistsLocation: New YorkDate: 1968Pages: Folder with 13 loose pages and return envelopeSubject Matter: Jewish Art, LithographsA catalog of lithographs by Chaim Gross. For sale were limited editions of eleven original color lithographs, sold in suites from $600 to $1500. Individual lithographs could be purchased for $120. This packet contains B&W images of the holiday set (all are present, including title page), an order form and reply envelope, and the descriptive folder that contains a brief biography of Gross. The covers show minimal edge wear, and soiling and toning on the back cover. The folder was originally folded off center, and as such the edges don't line up exactly. 9"x 6".
Le Lilliputien . A Rouyer, Editeur, Paris. No. 359 - Handwork Patterns Secular Subject Matter, April 1877. ..
A 4 1/4" x 2 5/8" wrapper with nine fold-out pages of cross-stitch or petit-point patterns All in full color. The reverse advertises different products and locations in Paris. This pattern booklet was for April 1877..
Horace Carr Trade Catalogue for Single View Projectors from the Buckeye Stereopticon Co. with Paper Slide in Cover.. Buckeye Stereopticon Company.Cleveland, OH.1909
A trade catalogue for the Buckeye Stereopticon Company, founded by Walter L. McCaslin, which produced a variety of magic lanterns and stereopticons. This catalogue is for models A-D of the "Little Buckeye". First produced in early 1909, the "Little Buckeye" was a postcard projector, that would be renamed the Mirroscope by Christmas of that same year. What is unique about this trade catalogue is the pull up aper slide demonstrator. The pocket fold front cover has a white illustrations of a projector with light streaming out of it. At the edge of this light is a oval cutout where the picture would be projected. A card housed in the pocket of the cover pull ups to depicts a film reel illustration of a cat chasing and failing to catch a mouse. Black wrappers, 6 pages, plus pull out card. Measures 6 1/4" x 3 1/4" (includes pull out card height).
We Two, Carriers Greetings for 1910. Cleveland Press.Cleveland, Ohio.1910
A three page calendar for the year 1910. The calendar is a Courier Calendar that was produced by the newspaper Cleveland Press. Each page features a doll couple from a different country. The first image of dolls from Britain: the girl doll has blond hair and is in a green dress, while the boy is a toy soldier in the uniform of a Buckingham Palace guard. The second couple is from Japan, and features the boy and girl dolls in traditional clothing, kissing. The last couple is from Sweden, the girl in a traditional Swedish milk maid outfit hugging the boy doll, with both wearing wooden clogs. At the base each of the pages are two lines to poem, which altogether is:"For every star a drop of dew-For every heart a heart as true.Like to like is drawn, loveAs I am drawn to thee!I am made for love and her, And she for love and me."The right margin of each illustration features the calendar months. The first page only has January on it. The second has February through July, and the last page has August through December on it. The three pages are hole punched at the top and bound together with a piece of twine. Measures 10 3/4" x 7 1/4".
Selick Krigstein Mono-Rote-Kriculator. Merriam Paper Co. .New York.1938
A three-layer volvelle made by the Merriam Paper Co. meant to help determine the equivalent weight, count or bulk between two different sizes of paper bundles. The wheels have four different color-coded sections: yellow, green, white, and tan. On the front of the volvelle, in the center there is an example given to show one how to use the wheel. On the back there are four different sets of instructions on how to use the wheel to determine count, bulk, weight, and reductions. Diameter 8"..
Catalogue of Cuts and Price List of Printing for Poultry and Live Stock Breeders and Business Men in General. Riverside Press.New York.
A catalogue that list and provides examples of illustrations that Poultry and Live Stock Breeders can use while advertising their products. At the beginning there is a price list for different sizes of envelopes, note head, memo head, letter heads, statements, shipping tags, post cards, circulars, folders and booklets. There are approximately 165 different images of live stock that farmers could choose from to help advertise their goods. While the majority of the images are of chickens (different kinds of chicks, hens, and roosters) there are also images of ducks, pigs, rabbits, dogs, turkeys, sheep, and goats. Additionally there are several fonts one can use from. 40 pg. (including covers). Staple booklet. Measures 9" x 6".
Worthy Papers, Paper Sample Catalogue. Worthy Paper Company.West Springfield, MA.c1900
A trade catalogue for the Worthy Paper Company which was started in 1872 by Justin L. Worthy in Agawam, MA. It would later move to West Springfield in 1892. This catalogue is a binder made from thick card board paper, and carries paper samples from 16 different paper lines produced by the company. The lines included in this catalogue are: Georgian, Worthy Brochure, Auelian, Marowe, Daclan, Worthy Sterling Wove, Worthy Signature, Worthy Coronet, Rocburghe, Hand and Arrow, Hadrain, Worthy Charts, Worthy Text, Permanent Book, Worthy Letter, and Sterling Manuscript. Within each line are several different paper samples in a variety of colors, weaves, and finishes. There are 111 paper samples in total. The covers are a light blue card stock with a dark blue binding strip. Measures 10" x 7 1/2".
Gustav Hinstorff, Bookseller and Stationer, Book Catalogue. .Chicago, IL.November 1883
A catalogue of German books from a bookseller named Gustav Hinstorff, located in Chicago, IL. The books he was selling were muslin bound book with color illustrations originally sold by a bookseller in Philadelphia. The catalogue was mailed to "Amana Society, John Heinemann Esq, Middle Amana, Iowa". Middle Amana was a part of the Amana Colonies which was a group of seven villages settled in 1856 by German Pietists who were fleeing persecution in their homeland. There is also an orange return envelope for the order. Double-sided, single page flyer. Measures 9 1/4" x 5 1/4" (flyer)..
Vivian M. Shaw Legends of Letterland by a Big Bird - ABC book. A. N. Palmer Company.New York.1930
A wonderfully charming book on penmanship. Vivian Shaw uses the Palmer Method, considered to be the authority on cursive instruction. Each letter is shown in its upper and lower case forms, with some letters, such as 'F' having 3 forms due to the various ways in which the upper case letter can be formed. For each version of every letter there is a little story and poem to go along with an anthropomorphic illustration of the letter. The cover depicts an owl wearing a suit and holding a book perched on a tree branch. 62 pages, OCLC-1 (of the 1930 version, Feb 2019). Plates by: Ester E. Painter. Measures 7 1/2" x 5"..
Marine Machinery - Catalogue 1913
Marine Machinery Catalogue. American Engineering Company. Consolidation of Williamson Brothers Company of Philadelphia (1865) with American Ship Windlass Company formerly Providence (1857). Philadelphia. 1913. Hard cover. 198 pp. Marine Machinery. Contains Anchor, Capstans parts, Dredge Winch, Hoists, Quadrant Steering Gear, Towing Bitts, Valve Gear, WIndlasses, Yacht Capstans and much more. Black & white in-text finely details illustrations. Comprehensive narrative descriptions often explaining the purpose and use of the individual machine. Also includes diagrams and tables. Measures 6 1/4" x 9 1/4". Replaced endpapers, and most likely rebound; the title page has a 2" separation at base. Cover wear.
The Royal Porcelain Book - Royal Worcester c1910 -Fine
The Royal Porcelain Book. Albert Frost & Sons. c.1910. 20pp. soft cover with ornate embossed cover design. The first two (2) pages a sort of title page endpapers is attached tissue and reads "The Story of Royal Worcester China and some Notes on a visit to the ancient city of Worcester" bordered with floral decorative devices Eight (8) fine chromolithograph color plates depicting examples of fine wares created by the firm; each faced with textured glassine. The text is a history on Royal Worcester Porcelain in narrative. Floral decorative devices border the pages with deckled edges. Concludes with the applied tissue endpapers. Measures 8 1/2" x 11 1/4". Edge wear on covers.
U.S. Water Wear 1936 - U.S. Hits a New High in Styles and Sales for 1936. United States Rubber Company.New York.1936
24 pp (including covers) bathing suit catalog. The catalog proudly declares "It was the U. S. which originated the rubber swim suit. It was the U. S. which brought it to unrivaled perfection. That is why U. S. leads every year in rubber swim suit sales. And that is why U. S. leads again this season with the most outstanding styles and interesting innovations ever seen in waterwear." The catalog features a variety of items, from bathing suits for both men and women, to swim caps, and 'bathing' shoes. The catalog is full of black and white photographs depicting the items. Some of the images have blue coloring added to the clothing item to make it visually stand out. Measures 11" x 8 1/2". Minor edge wear. Toning and soiling due to age. Minor penciling (mostly check marks by items), though a name is written on the front cover.
Cot y Arraut/ La Filosofia (The Philosophy) - 1910s Barcelona Fashion with fine illustrations.. R. Tobella.Barcelona.1917
There are 8 leaves, 6 leaves of which are on regular paper and feature featuring black and white fashion renderings- women in and children in current fashion of the time. The last two leaves are printed on heavy card stock and have partially embossed/stamped color woodblock illustrations of 19th century fashion, and on the verso, prices and description of the line. There is also additional product information on the inside wrappers. The outer wrapper has a elaborate yet whimsical color woodblock depiction of a 19th century street scene with several figures walking and three stain glass windows in the background. Deckled edge illustrated wraps and red string binding. The woodblock illustrations are signed by Cesar, while the black and white fashion renderings are signed by another indecipherable individual. Not located in OCLC. Feb 2019. Measures 9" x 6 1/2".
Class of 1917 Initial Instruction for Infants or The Babies' Botany Book, A Grind Book from Smith College. Smith College.Northampton, MA.1914
8 pg., staple booklet. A humor filled book, which appears on first glance to be a baby book on botany. However upon closer inspection, one realize that the book has noting to do with botany. It is actually a 'Grinds' Book from Smith College, a women's college in Northampton, MA. These 'Grind Book's, also called Freshman Grinds, were created as a result of a long-standing competition that has existed between the First Year (Freshman) students and the Second Year (Sophomore) students, and were printed and placed either on the doorsteps or in the mailboxes of incoming Freshman. These books were often full of humor, poking fun at the incoming class, such as when the Class of 1908 produced a take-off of modern baby books, entitled "Babies Own Journal", which offered instructions on how to keep the baby member of the Class of 1909 happy, health, and clean. The Freshman class was often referred to as 'babies' as they knew nothing about campus or college life, and the Grinds often reflected that idea. "The Babies Botany Book", die cut to be shaped like a baby sucking a bottle and holding a doll, also reflects this idea, and includes five poems instructing the 'baby' reader on the various times of 'specimens' found. In this case they are referring to five of the stereotypical personalities of young incoming Freshmen. The poems are titled Grind-ia Greasi-ma (a Book Worm), Athlet-a Long Legorum (the athlete with long legs), Fusser Blushiorum (a flirty girl), Freshman-a Weepiosa (a homesick freshman), and Rusher Constant-a (an overachiever). Along with each poem is a black and white lined drawing. These drawings are also humorous in nature, for example the poem about the Athlete, depicts a girl's head with a long braid acting as the center of a flower and its stem, surrounding by basketballs representing the flower petals. Below is one of the poems found within this book."This 'red-eyed-Susan' does not growWhere 'black-eyed-Susans' do,Nor is its color--A melancholy 'blue';You'll find that early in the FallIt's everywhere about;'Tis watered most by tears. But TimeCan always Weed it outAnd for this flower to droop its headIs natural, must be granted:'Tis torn from its own native soil,And is, of course, transplanted."- Freshman-a WeepiosaAnother funny bit to this book is the inscription which reads: "A collection of typical specimens weeded from the abundant growth of the year 1918, by 17 Botanists." Measures 8" x 4 3/4".
Practical Instructions in Enamel Painting on Glass, China, Tiles,etc., to which is added full instructions for the manufacture of the vitreous pigments required. Henry James Snell Brodie & Middleton London c 1874
94 pp. Green embossed gilt cover, has both blank and gold text and images, 12 color plates including frontispiece and some illustration among text.Instructions for painting on glass, china, and tile. Includes how to make and apply stain, firing, types of porcelain, and gilding china.8 1/2" x 5 1/2" some discoloration, loose spine, slight wear on cover, "Newman, Soho Square" book seller stamp
White & Wyckoff Mfg. Co - Stationery Lines Embossed Labels c1930s
Unpaginated trade catalog with examples of embossed paper cover and labels within. It is Sterling Worth - White & Wyckoff Mfg. Co., Manufacturing Stationers, Holyoke, Mass c1930s. Includes thirteen (13) label samples, mostly embossed to represent their various tablets, papeteries and composition books. Many of the labels are chromolithography. Also includes company history and images from photographs of the White & Wyckoff staff. Measures 5 1/2" x 9". Condition: heavy cover wear. Overall VG+
The Time is Now, Project Rural Conference. NAACP.Raleigh, NC.December 14-15, 1979
A card stock poster from a 1979 conference, hosted at the Sheraton Crabtree Hotel in Raleigh, NC. The slogan for the conference was "The Time is Now" and the poster features an illustration of a African American man holding a pitch fork standing in his fields, surrounded by chickens. In the distance there another individual, which based on the head-ware may have been intended to be a woman, riding on a tractor plowing a field. Below the illustration are the dates for the conference. The text and illustration are printed in blue. Measures 15" x 11 1/2". Project Rural was an initiative developed by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) with the goal to educate black Americans in the need for retaining possession of their land. Project Rural was an acronym for Retention, Utilization, Revitalization, and Acquisition of Land, and developed in the 1970s, its aim was to address the starling static that black Americans had lost 10 million of the 15 million acres of land that they owned after the American Civil War.
The Language of FlowersGeorge Routledge and SonsLondon
80 pp. Applied litho cover, 25 in-text illustrations, border imagery throughout, printed in color by Edmund Evans. A listing of flowers and their symbolism along with beautiful illustrations by Kate Greenaway. The last half of book has meanings with the kind of flower and poetry and prose.6" x 5"
Herbick & Held Type Specimen Book belonging to Violet Symons, Pittsburgh, Pa. c1950s . Herbick & Held Printing Co..Pittsburgh.c1950s
Stamped leather cover with personalization of "Violet Symons" on bottom right corner.A large format top fold spiral book designed for page addition and subtraction. It includes a complete line of typographic stock for the company and is to be used by clients to judge appearance, compare fonts and assist n layouts. The introduction describes the Copy Fitting process and provides information on Proofreading. This is followed by tabbed sections with several pages of examples for eighteen (18) different type faces. Examples include Bookman, Century, Garamond, Karnak and Scotch Roman. 12 ½"x 9 ¼".
Seven (7) Razor Cut Engrossed Salesman Samples, Howard C. Rice,1912. ..1912
Seven (7) made by hand salesman samples featuring razor cut art and engrossed calligraphy penmanship. Beautifully decorated cards with penman's samples of engrossing and razor cuts.2 1/4" x 3 3/4". slight fading on one card
Catalogue & Sample Book for Zebra Fibre Store Wrapping Paper. Graham Paper Co..St. Luis.
8 pp. catalogue with an illustration of a store owner wrapping parcels in Zebra Fibre. A sign overhead reads "Wrapping Paper Expense vs. Zebra Fibre and Profit". The next page describes the product as being printed in a "tastily manner" and is an everlasting advertisement for the merchant. The book is designed with graduated pages allowing the buyer to see the different options at a glance. The remainder of the pages are blank zebra fibre in different colors. Zebra Fibre logo on back cover. Measures 8"x 11". .
Louis Gaylord Clark Circular - Announcing Daniel Webster's Life, Eulogy, and Four Great Orations.. Wilbur M. Hayward & Co..Rochester, NY.1853
Single-fold 11" x 8" circular announcing the volume printed in the best style of typographical art, on a superior quality of paper containing 184pp. and a steel portrait of Mr. Webster extant. Lists the orations and price list for publisher copies in paper or muslin. Inside pages blank. Printed on stationery with embossed scroll and arrow upper left "Carson & Co. .
Frank Hiram Crosby Letter from a Commission Merchant regarding Wood and Flour on French's Hotel Letterhead. .New York.1859
A letter written by Frank Hiram Crosby, most likely a commission merchant, in New York. It is unclear who he is writing to, but in the letter he discusses the price of flour he purchased, three to five cents per pound, and the sale of wood. He goes into some about of detail regarding the wood, as it seems as though it was harvested from two different locations, one of which produced a higher quality wood, and therefore fetched a better price. The letter concludes with the recommendation that the recipient get in touch with the foreman of the lumber company to see if they can purchase next season's wood from the preferred location in advanced. The letter itself is written on a letterhead from the French's Hotel in New York, where a single room was 50 cents per day and the letterhead request that one should "not believe runners or hackmen who say we are full." Measures 9 1/4" x 13 3/4" ..
Gretchen's Home. William G. Johnston Company.Pittsburgh PA.1920s
A die-cut litho on heavy card stock home with a quasi-tudor style. Complete in a glassine sleeve with directions for building affixed to the sleeve. Besides the pieces for the house includes a 2 1/2" figure; Gretchen to be cut-out and stood next to the house. Unused. Sleeve measures 14" x 10 1/2". The series has four houses and includes Gretchen's Home, Rita's Cottage, Chiquita's House and Toytown.. William G. Johnston and Company, founded in 1857, was a well known Pittsburgh printing and book-binding firm in the late 1800s and early 1900s. William G. Johnston, the son of a prominent Pittsburgh printer was born August 22, 1828. He attended the Western University of Pennsylvania (now, the University of Pittsburgh) before organizing a party to head to California during the 1849 gold rush. In 1857, Johnston founded the William G. Johnston and Company at Wood St. and Second Ave. and later erected a new building at 900 Penn Ave. and Ninth St., Pittsburgh, to house the company. Johnston died on June 1, 1913.
The Southern Workman, Vol 39, No. 12. The Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute.Hampton, VA.3988
Some of the articles within this volume are "African Agriculture by Monroe N. Work, The Indian of To-day by Henry Roe Cloud, and The American Rural School by William A. Aery. Additionally there are ten images from photographs found within the three articles entitled Progress in Porto Rico, Restoration of Roman' Marriage Place, and the Awakening of Asia. 60 pgs. (pages are numbered 644-704). Tan printed wrappers. Measures 10" x 6 1/2" . The Southern Workman is a journal founded by Civil War General and Educator Samuel Chapman Armstrong, and is a magazine "devoted to the interest of the undeveloped races." Armstrong was the first Principal of Hampton Agricultural Normal and Agricultural Institute (later known as Hampton College, now known as Hampton University), which was founded after the Civil War to help provided education to freedmen. The school also focused on educating other minorities, such as Native Americans.
Stephen Paine Thermometer, Urinometers, Hydrometers... Flyer by Stephen Paine. Paine & Webster.Providence, RI.[1860]
Stephen Paine was a manufacture and dealer of scientific items, but more specifically, optical Goods. Opening in 1860, with his partner Mr. Webster, his shop on Westminister St, in Providence, RI, sold spectacles, eyeglasses, opera glasses, and optical glasses, optical goods, and fine jewelry. This particular single-fold trade catalogue for the store lists inventory on a variety of glass thermometers, hydrometers, urinometer, and lactometer. The flyer claims that the store has "one of the largest stocks in New England" and that "especial [sic] attention given to selecting first-class, accurate Thermometers for Mechanical uses." Measures 10" x 8" (unfolded).
Catalogue of Books, Ancient and Modern In the English and Foreign Languages, No. 53. John Wilson.London, England.October 1834
A catalogue of 16 pp and almost 800 books sold by John Wilson, in what was most likely his going out of business sale. On the first page of this catalogue it states " being obliged to remove from London on account of ill health, he has greatly reduced the Prices of the Book sin the present Catalogue, in many instances that are inserted UNDER COST PRICE, is object being to realize a Sale as soon as possible." Printer G. Norman. 16 pages. Thread binding. Measures 9 3/4" x 6 3/4".
Illustrated Billhead - William Coulson & Sons, Manufactures & Merchants of General Household Linens . William Coulson & Sons.New York.1914
William Coulson & Sons was a founded in 1764 by William Coulson in Lisburn, Ireland. It manufactured on large looms a variety of fine household linen goods, such as table cloths and napkins. The company were the creators of 'damask linen' and the first company to successfully working in the fabric armorial devices, national emblems, and heraldic designs. The also were a one point holders of a Royal Warrant from King George III, King George IV, Queen Victoria, and King Edward VII. This billhead is for their New York offices and is dated December 19, 1914. A large stylized engraving covers the top third of the billhead, and features three illustrations. The largest on is an image of a man working at a damask loom. Of the two smaller images, one features the seal of King George V, (in reference to their Royal Warrant), and the second features a woman seated at an Irish spinning wheel. The billhead is a receipt for A. E. Carlton, Esq of Cripple Creek, Colorado. Single page. Measures 11" x 9".
Higgins & Seiter - Catalogue No.14 - Fine China and Cut Glass
Higgins & Seiter Catalogue No.14 FIne China-Rich Cut Glass. Higgns & Seiter. New York. c.1880s. 165 pp. soft cover catalogue followed by order forms The focus is on Fine China-Rich Cut Glass, contains Almond dish china, Berry bowls cut glass, Coffee pots, Dinner sets, Fairy lamps, Hall clocks, Jam jars, Majolica ware, Ramekins, Steins, Welsh rabbit mugs, and much more. black & white in-text and full page illustrations,, 8 full page color plates. Brief descriptions with pricing and some with sizes. Measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2". Cover repair. Achival tape reinforcment. Light staple rust. Light tonging throughout. Chips on covers.. Lack of pgs. 119-120, 45-48.
Pettibone Bros. Mfg. Co. Manufactures of Uniforms and Society Goods, Banners, Badges, Flags, Regalia, Paraphernalia, etc. Catalog No. 674.
16 pp catalog with narrative descriptions size and pricing information. The first 9 pages are dedicated to Parade banners and bannerettes including description on how the organizations emblem is hand paints on the banner and the lettering process. Painted by union sign painters. Also includes silk US flags, parade outfits, pennants, burgees, badges, and parade badges including those with gold leaf embossing, celluloid covered medallions and gold or silver plate medallion. The back cover depicts White Duck Uniforms for Parades. Measures 7 ¾" x 10 ¼". Condition: cover wear. 1 OCLC.
H. E. Schulse The Earth. Uniclok Globe Handbook. A Pocket Manual of the Earth, Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars and ... (Uniclok Globe). Universal Clock & Globe Corporation.Wilmington, DE.1931
53 pp. wraps. Narrative text with full page and in-text illustrations and graphs throughout. The globe is the Telechron Motored Electric Uniclok. It provided accurate time throughout the world with the aid of an electric lamp socket. Primary content Uniclok Globe Directions, The Earth (numerous sections), Demonstrating with Uniclok Time Dial & Globe, The Moon, The Sun, The Zodiac and Zodiacal Constellations, Questions and Answers, Different Models and Information. Measures 7 1/2" x 5". .
Chiquita's House. William G. Johnston Company.Pittsburgh PA.1920s
A die-cut litho on heavy card stock home with a Spanish style. Complete in a glassine sleeve with directions for building affixed to the sleeve. Besides the pieces for the house includes a 2 1/2" figure; Chiquita to be cut-out and stood next to the house. Unused. Sleeve measures 14" x 10 1/2". The series has four houses and includes Gretchen's Home, Rita's Cottage, Chiquita's House and Toytown.. William G. Johnston and Company, founded in 1857, was a well known Pittsburgh printing and book-binding firm in the late 1800s and early 1900s. William G. Johnston, the son of a prominent Pittsburgh printer was born August 22, 1828. He attended the Western University of Pennsylvania (now, the University of Pittsburgh) before organizing a party to head to California during the 1849 gold rush. In 1857, Johnston founded the William G. Johnston and Company at Wood St. and Second Ave. and later erected a new building at 900 Penn Ave. and Ninth St., Pittsburgh, to house the company. Johnston died on June 1, 1913.
People's Valentine Writer. T. W. Strong.New York.1850
34 pp, with printer wrappers. The small writer houses acrostic poems meant for valentines, the majority of which are organized by name, both male and female. The rest of the poems do not follow the format of acrostic poems, but still deal with the theme of love and valentines. Below are a few of the poems found within the writer."Each flower speaks, each bud portrays [sic],Lovely girl, thy form and face!Leaf and tendril thus entwin'dEllen, quite convince my mind.Next thy beauty ranks thy grace!"- Ellen, page 5"John! some say you grow a fool,Others think you wit intense:Hourly experience proves,Never you as yet had sense."- John, page 18"All that love can hate -- is thine!I shudder when I see thee smile,Aversion and contempt are mine,and loathing thee -- thou torturest all the while"- Emma to her Tormentor, page 19The front cover features a decorative border that inside of it depicts a man sitting at a desk, writing, with cupid perched on the edge of the top of his chair. The back cover depicts the same decorative border with a woman standing next to a wooden barrel, dress in what appears to be a toga. Written on the barrel, is the name of the engraver, T. W. Strong. OCLC 2, Measures 4 1/4" x 2 3/4".
Catalogue and Price List of Original Label Designs, Talcum Wraps and Sachet Envelopes in Stock with Chromolithograph Images. . The Harden Lithographing Co..Phhiladelphia.1909
An unpaginated chromolithograph label catalogs beginning with explanations on Blank Lables and Lettered Labels followed by prices per 1000 labels by product number. Followed by information on Labels in Color --"Special Designs". The remainder of the catalogue provides different design. Measures 4 3/4" x 6 3/4".. Cover wear; some cuts.
The Paul E Wirt Fountain Pen
Manufacturer: The Paul E Wirt Fountain Pen; Sold by: Chase Brothers (Haverhill, MA)Location: Bloomsburg, PADate: c1895Pages: 16 (including covers)Subject Matter: Fountain PensThe front cover has an illustrated line drawing, with the inscription, "Tho' the pen be mightier than the sword, the Wirt is mightier than them all." The catalog starts with a brief description of fountain pens, and how Paul E Wirt pens are far superior to others. Each page after has B&W illustration of four different pens, the type of case use (ex. Mottle Case, Plain Gold Bands), their prices, and a witty phrase such as "Do not dip, dip, dip. Use a good fountain pen. Use the best. Use a Writ. It is up to day; practical, durable and reliable. Get one of the pens illustrated in this catalogue." There is a comprehensive price list in the back, illustrations of the different sizes of the nibs, the different parts of a fountain pen (nozzle, barrel, etc.) and an illustration showing the comparative sizes of Wirt Fountain Pens.Some general toning throughout, and the staples used to bind the catalog have started to rust. 8 3/4" x 5 1/2"..
The Last Rivet: the story of Rockefeller Center, a city within a city, as told at the ceremony in which John D. Rockefeller, Jr., drove the last rivet of the last building, November 1, 1939. Columbia University Press New York c 1940
45 pp. Green cover is covered by a tan dust jacket with silver rivet all over, a mylar sheet is covering the dust jacket and a label with the title is affixed, text is written in black and red,frontispiece contains numerous black and white photographs by Berenice Abbott and Margaret Bourke-White et al.11 1/4" x 9" faint discoloration on some pages, no marks or tears, rivet cover, spine slightly loose
Seeley's Hard Rubber Specialties
Manufacturer: I. B. Seeley & Co.Location: Philadelphia, PADate: 1884Pages: 78Subject Matter: Medical AppliancesComprehensive descriptions, some prices, and B&W illustrations of medical devices made from rubber used to relieve various ailments, such as abdominal pain, rheumatic affections, and the 'falling of the bowels.'Covers show heavy wear, along with general soiling and toning and several stains. The front cover is signed. The string binding is loose, and there is a burn mark on the right side that continues through the majority of the book (this does not effect any text or illustrations). There is also a faint water stain on the top corner of approximately the last 15 pages. 9" x 6".
Catalog of Dennison Mfg. Co. Tags and Printed Gummed Labels, 1903.
Filled with illustrations of labels in two color and multi-color examples, plus two pages of use of gold and silver inks. .
Loretta Moore Loopin and Jaggers, Books 1-4 - Adventures in Space, Clock-Makers, Bubble-Makers and the Land of the Friendly Camel. Blue Ribbon, Limited.Toronto.1945
A set of four books featuring the characters Loopin the Elfin and Jaggers the Cat. The four books are Loopin and Jaggers in the Town of the Clock-Makers, Loopin and Jaggger in the Town of the Bubble-Makers, Loopin and Jaggers in the Town of Candlemakers, and Loopin and Jaggers in the Land of the Friendly Camel. Fine imagery with full color illustrations and corner vignettes. All four books were published by Blue Ribbon, a company who sold a variety of cooking products such as coffee, cocoa, tea, backing powder, and baking chocolate. One could only receive the books by collecting the coupons on each of their products. Measures 6 3/4" x 4 3/4".. Minor edge ware and soiling.
H. F. Wendell & Co Catalog of Fine Memorial Goods. .Leipsic, OH.1920
A catalogue for H. F. Wendell, located in Leipsic, Ohio, who claimed to be the largest memorial house on earth. This catalogue focuses on memorial cards shows 9 photomechanical prints of some of the styles offered by H. F. Wendell. Each of these prints come with a style number, size, description and price. One example of the cards, is Style No. 1, and it is advertised as "the most beautiful memorial card ever designed for children." If can even be finished in gold. The cover depicts the home office of the company surrounded by decorative elements. 12 folded pages. Measures 6" x 4" (folded), 18" x 8" (unfolded).
The National Casket Company, Inc. Bronze Sarcophagi, 1923
28 pp.embossed light weight stock wraps. Presented by Zwack & Sons, Funeral Directors, Albany N.Y.Illustrating and Describing some Ancient Customs, Past Masterpieces and Present Tendencies in the Finest Types of Burial Enclosures. Color illustrations with narrative description including model numbers (no pricing information included. Also in-text single color illustrations and decorative devices. Includes original envelop. Measures 8 1/4" x 6 1/4". Condition: overall excellent.. 1" margin tear at margin on blank fly page.
Heywood Wakefield Furniture No. 103A - Wicker or Reed Fiber & Wood 1929
Heywood Wakefield Reed Fibre and Wood Furniture Catalogue 103A. 1929. Soft cover. 151 pp. catalog. Art Deco influenced cover design. The first 84 pages dedicated to wicker furniture with the remainder wooden. Reed and Fibre furniture including Bassinet, Cane Webbing, Children's Cabinet Chairs, Couches, Day Beds, Ferneries, Invalid Chairs, Serving Tables, Plant Stands, Tabourets. Wood furniture including Billiard Chairs, Colonial Chairs, Dinerette Furniture, Fernery, High Chairs, Ladderback Chairs, Steamer Chairs, Windsor Chairs and much more. Black & white illustrations with sizing information. Occasional color room vignettes including brightly colored fabric on cushions and drapery within predominantly black & white illustrations and images from photographs with brief descriptions including size information. Order form and introductory letter inserted. Measures 13 3/4" x 10". Cover wear, edge chip.
W. F. H. Rosenberg Catalogue of Birdskins, Price List 30. .London.1927
A trade catalogue of over 4000 specimens of bird skins for sale. The store was owned by William Frederick Henry Rosenberg, who was a British naturalist, collector, natural history dealer and explorer. Rosenberg originally sold his specimens to private collectors, such as Walter Rothschild, before opening a store in the late 1800s. In addition to selling bird skins he sold mammal skins, birds eggs, reptiles, batrachians (amphibians), fishes and lepidoptera (butterflies). The first 2 pages of the catalogue is an index which lists the scientific families the bird specimens fall into. The back cover features a black and white image of Rosenberg in his store with some specimens on the desk in front of him.The catalog is displayed in two columns and organized by Order, Families, Genera, or Countries and includes pricing information in shillings and pence. A note indicates The care and arrangement of private collections is undertaken on moderate terms. Birds are only supplied for purposes of scientific study and research. Orders for specimens to be used for millinery and kindred objects are not accepted. Blue covers, 45 numbered pages (including back interior cover). Stapled booklet. A few penciled notes. Measures 8 1/2" x 8 3/4".OCLC - 0 (Feb. 2019). . William Frederick Henry Rosenberg was born on July 24, 1868 in Paddington, London, England to William George Home Rosenberg (1848-?) and Kate Mabel Green (1855-1926). He married Fanny Marion Sparks (1871-?) in 1892 and had four children, Gertrude Roseberg (1893-1974), Gladys Mable Rosenberg (1896-1971), May Eveline Rosenberg (1901-1960) and William Howard Edward Rosenberg (1904-1977). He was an ornithologist and entomologist that went on his first specimen collecting expedition to Columbia in 1894 where he collected insects and birds. He would return to South America multiple times selling his specimens to collects like Walter Rothschild and Adolphe Boucard. Originally any duplicates he had went to the British Museum, but in 1897 he opened his own business selling his specimens from Africa and South America to the collectors all around the world. Rosenberg was also a Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society of London. He died on February 13, 1957 in Edgware, Middlesex, England
Warja Honegger-Lavater (illustrator) Little Red Riding Hood, A Modern Artist Book. The Museum of Modern Art.New York.1971
Little Red Riding Hood is an accordion style folding book that tells the classic tale using abstract symbols rather than written language. At the beginning of the book there is a legend of symbols- colored dots or geometric shapes- used to tell the story. For example Little Red Riding Hood herself is a red dot, the wolf is a black dot, the house is a brown square and grandmother is a blue dot. By using these pictorial symbols, the artist, Warja Honegeer-Lavater, reinterprets the tale into a brightly colored abstract book that allows the tale not to be constrained by the text.The original book done by the artist and published in France in 1965 by Ateliers Arte Paris. MOMA recreated the artist's book in 1971. This book is considered to be one of the first known 'modern artist books', was a part of a fairy series done by Honegeer-Lavater that included such works as: Little Tom Thumb, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and Cinderella. Maroon boards slip case and covers. Paper cover labels on slip case and covers. Measures 6 3/4" x 4 1/2".. Warja Honegger-Lavater was born in Winterthur, Switzerland in 1913 to Emil Lavater and Mary Lavater-Sloman. She studied at Zurich School of Applied Arts, and after graduation she became a successful graphic designer. She married Gottfried Honegger in 1940 and had two daughters, Bettina and Cornelia. She moved to New York in 1958. She died on May 3, 2007.
Advertising Campaign Portfolio with Printer Samples - Glendale Milk. McTee & Co Inc.New York.1929
The Advertising Campaign Portfolio was produced by McTee & Company Inc for Glendale Milk in 1929.McTee & Company was New York based advertising firm run by John Bevans, a novelist poet and advertising man, who produced ads that both "that tell your story at a glance" and will "entertain and inform them, [to] keep your name before the public." The campaign was called "Kiddies in Dairyland" which was a storybook for Glendale Milk customers. This portfolio comes in two folders. The first contains a description of the ad campaign with fold-out pages, 52 pages of illustrations of the campaign with various details, letter from the Contact Department of Mc Tee & Company, a coupon book, and 6 blind embossing stock plates. The second portfolio contains seven pockets with a total of 62 blind embossing stock plates of various sizes (the majority are 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"), and two metal printing plates with their corresponding samples. Measures 12 1/2" x 11" (folders), 9 1/4" x 9 (largest blind embossing stock plate)To view this item, please click on the following link:https://photos.app.goo.gl/LxxClyikMxMINLk32. Minor edge wear to portfolios. First page of the ad description in the first folder is partially detached.
Travel Scrap or Memento Book - Monograms, Hotel Logos, Fraternity Insignias etc.. ..1930-1940s
A unique scrap travel book compiled by an unknown person with each page filled will snippets from letterheads from the stationary of the hotels the individual has stopped at. These pieces of the letterhead have been cut out and pasted into the album and there is a range of a singe (larger) piece to up to over twenty pieces on each page. The hotels range from all over North America, from the Wellington Hotel in Chicago to the Hodson in Waterbury, CT, to Hotel Geneye in Mexico City, Mexico to Hotel Windsor in Atlantic City, NJ. There are also letterheads from transportation means, such as "S.S. Brookline". "Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railway - En Route", and the "S.S. Mongolia" Sometimes the entire logo and name of the hotel isn't cut out, and only a portion, like the initials of the hotel or their logo. For example, there is one that is only the image of a shield with "The Barclay" written on top of it. Additionally, there are also a few pages of cutouts from military letterheads such as "United States Army", "Army & Navy", "Second Army Corps", and the "Metal of Honor". In the beginning of the album the pieces were arranged with purpose, such as creating the letter "W", within a few pages this effort ended. Also includes a few pages of monograms and fraternity insignias, college flags, fraternal organization insignias and more. Fifty (50) leaves with virtually all with material covering the front and back pages.The album showcases the wide variety of styles and designs hotels used on their stationary. While the majority of these letterheads are in black and white, there are a few that have color as well as being embossed. Interleaves. Leather cover. Measures 10" x 7"..
Jonathan D Roberts An Accounting of the Guardianship of Timothy Stevens. .Farmington, NH.1856 - 1864
A copy book used to by Jonathan D. Roberts to keep an accounting of his guardianship of Timothy Stevens from 1856 - 1864. On the first page is a note that states Roberts was appointed Stevens guardian on February 5, 1856 and that this fact was advertised in the Dover Gazette on the first Tuesday in February. Next is an inventory of the Estate of Timonth Stevens valued at $1,011.37. What follows is a list of expenses incurred by Roberts, such as the cost of board, travel to the probate court, the cost of his services and a list of different bills paid out. The front cover has an engraving of a monument that states "To Washington". The back cover has a multiplication table on it as well as the note "Always for sale, a general assortment of Blank, School, and Miscellaneous Books..." There is no mention of a publisher. No OCLC, Feb 2019.Yellow covers, 16 pages. Completely filled. Measures 8" x 6 1/2".
Alba W. Currier Handmade Game of Jack Straws with Instructions. ..1929
A handmade game of Jack Straw, though more commonly known as pick up sticks or pick up straws. The game can also be referred to as spellicans or spilikins. This hand carved wooden set was made by Alba W. Currier in December of 1927, the game consists of one hook, and 35 wooden straws. There are 5 plain sticks and then 9 sets of 3 carved sticks. Each set is different and are carved into pitch forks, 2 different types of shovels, rifles, spears, axes, hoe, pipes, and birds. Lastly there is one horse head, one donkey head and one Indian head. The donkey and the horse have pencil-drawn features, like their eyes and mane, and the donkey is labeled O.U.D. The game also comes with hand written instructions on how to play and the point value for each type of straw. The birds are worth the most at 60 points each. The longest straw (the donkey) is 5"..
A Set of Five Engravings from the Cruikshankiana Series (Cruikshank). Thomas McLean.London.August 1, 1835
This set of five black and white engravings were a part of the Cruikshankiana Series, printed in London by Thomas McLean. The first set was issued circa 1825, but this collection is from a reprinting in August of 1835. The majority of the prints are by artist George Cruikshank who was an English caricaturist and book illustrator. The engravings are different sizes, printed on paper sized at 17 1/4" x 11". (The size of each engraving on the page are below) Titles in this set are as follows: The Blue Devils!! by George CruikshankThis print was a part of a set that were used to illustrate the discomforts and pain of illness. These 'pains' where represented by the little demons tormenting the man. Measures 10 1/4" x 8 1/4"Dancing Dolls or Les marionettes a Londres by George CruikshankThis engraving depicts a young boy playing fife and tabor while displaying his two puppet dolls that are stretched across a string. There are two young girls near him watching and playing with their own dolls. Measures 6" x 4 3/4"A Good Bite or Swallowing the Bait by William Heath, 1835Features two men standing on a river-bank unhappily fishing; one short and obese, the other tall and thin. The latter hooks a frog. Close behind them is a hound who is furtively devouring the fish which lie on the grass. Measures 6 1/4" x 4 3/4"Study for The Dancing Lesson, Part 2: The Minuet by George Cruikshank, 1835Depicts a young boy and girl dancing a minuet, looking at dancing master who plays a pochette. There is a little girl standing in the background on a wooden box. Measures 6 1/4" x 5"To Calais by George CruikshankIllustrates passengers aboard ship who hang in misery over the railing of the ship in various stages of seasickness. There is also a woman in the background whose face obscured by a bonnet, who further shields her eyes of the wretched scene. Measures 8" x 6"To view this collection, please click on the following link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/OgoSbAIkul7sGVPB3. Toning and soiling due to age. Minor tears at edge, do not effect the engravings.
The New Letter Writer Containing a Variety of Letters on the Following Subjects: Relationship, Business, Love, Courtship and Marriage, Friendship, and Miscellaneous Letters. . Richard Marsh.New York.1853
96pp. Yellow illustrated wrappers depicts gent reading a letter with vignettes of women in border decoration.. Contains examples of a total of 85 letters for nearly circumstance one can imagine. From a young tradesman to his father to from a sailor to his wife and From a young man whose Master had lately died to an urgent demand of payment. On the front cover has an engraving of a man leaning on a desk, reading a letter. OCLC -5 (Feb 2019). Measures 4 1/4" x 2 3/4"..
Police Signal Telegraphs c1888.
22 pp catalogue, illustrated wrapper. A promotional booklet with information on existing cities with police telegraph system, illustrations of the various models including the Lamp Post Box, street stations and boxes and individual calls. Also includes patrol wagon. A comprehensive narrative describes all aspects of the police signal telegraphs, it's purpose and uses. The book concludes with testimonials from police commissioners in major cities using the systems. Fine illustrations throughout. Measures 10 1/2" x 7 1/2".
Documents associated with the early development of the Holyoke to South Hadley Falls Bridge including pledge petition, receipt for survey and plans, and bill heads for material printing and Bridge Committee dinner receipt 1870. . ..1870
The documents includeAs a single-fold 9 3/4" x 7 3/4" hand written pledge petition beginning with "We the undersigned interested in a Bridge between Holyoke & South Hadley Falls promise to pay the amount opposite our respective names for the purpose of processing plans and making surveys for the same and the expenses". This is followed by 79 signatures and pledge amounts.A receipt from D. Briggs & Co, Springfield for the survey and plans totaling $300.00. An 8" x 5" illustrated billhead from the Ingleside, Holyoke Mass. The fee is for Dining and addressed to the Bridge Committee. The bill head is printed in green ink with a fine illustration of the exterior of the establishment including the street scene. A 7" x 8" billhead for printing of associated materials including petitions and rulings, advance notices for various newspapers, postage and printing supplies totaling $75.50. The letterhead is printed in three colors with a vignette of an eagle carrying an American shield. Printed in various decorative fonts in three colors. .
A 6 1/4" x 7" etching titled Sylvia depicting a coquettish woman with exposed breasts. The verse below from Acis and Galatea by John Gay and reads "Love on her Breast Sits panting' And swells with Soft desire No grace no Charm is wanting To set the Heart on Fire. Hand finished. Affixed to a geometric printed board page presumably from a scrap book.
1930-31 Catalog No. 31 - G. ED Trebing - General Merchandise
New 1930-31 Catalog No.31. G. ED Trebing CO. Chicago. 1930. Soft Cover. 630 pp. Followed by order forms. General Merchandise. Contains Clocks, Art metal, Diamond, Leather, Smoker's, Watches, Jewelry-Men's, Women's, Kitchen, Vanities, Wedding and much more. Both In-text and full page illustrations; black and white and color. Includes some with brief and others with comprehensive descriptions. Measures 9" x 12". Embossed Art Deco influenced cover and product design. Of particular note are 18 pages of Deco infulence Perfume Atomizers, Compacts and cigarette lighters, Featuring Evans and Ronson. Very good condition. Light wear.Note the printing error on the first image -- the page on Fisher products was inserted upside down.
The State Arms of the Union: Engravings by L Prang
Manufacturer: L. Prang & Co.Location: Boston, MADate: 1876Pages: 10 (printed on single side) Subject Matter: Printers Cut Book, State ArmsA printers cut book of the States' Coat of Arms. Each page has six coat of arms on it, engraved and gilded. The book was prepared with the assistance of Mr. H Mitchell, a heraldic designer and seal engraver in Boston. The original thirteen states seals were taken directly from paintings found in Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA.The covers show moderate edge wear, along with toning and soiling. The top edge of the front cover is slightly bent and there is a small stain on the back cover. The first three pages have detached from the rest of the text block, those pages have edge wear as well. There is some staining on the backs of each page due to the deterioration of the ink used in the printing of the book. General toning and soiling throughout. 10 3/4" x 7".
Lightning Rod & Whaling Voyage Insurance Policies + Photographs Belonging Joseph Vera of New Bedford, MA. .New Bedford, MA.1869-1873
A grouping of four items belonging to Joseph Vera, New Bedford, MA. The first is an insurance policy relating specifically to his home being destroyed by fire caused by lightening strikes. The policy is associated with the installation of a Cleveland Lightening Rod and its proper maintenance and use. A fine half-page vignette of a home being protected by the lightening rod adorns the 1869 policy. The second item, a policy with China Mutual Insurance Company for his whaling ship, Bark Orlando at and from Menado to continue wherever she may go on a whaling voyage with all the usual privileges until she returns to New Bedford, dated 1873. The last two items in this collection are a pair of photographs of Joseph Vera. The first photograph shows Vera sitting with a small dog in his lap and a young boy, presumably his son or grandson, sitting next to him. This photograph measures 4" x 2 1/2" and is mounted on a board. The second photograph appears to be a duplicate of the first, however it has been cropped and enlarged to just show Vera and the dog. It is also the mirror image of the first. It measures 6 3/4" x 6". Minor wear, light penciling on reverse of policy, corner chip on photo. Commonplace items of the day for the affluent New Englander .. Joseph Vera, a Portuguese immigrant became a prominent business man in New Bedford, MA. In addition to owning a men's outfitting store, a rooming house, and a farm in Mattapoisett, was also heavily invested in the whaling industry.
E Hertwell Handmade Book of Children's Songs with Words, Verse & Illustrations. ..1940s
A handmade song book with over 50 songs. The book has been divided up into seven categories: Traditional, Autumn, Winter, Spring, Animals, Special Occasions, People, and Games . The majority of the songs in this book are short nursery songs, such as 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star', 'Rock-a-bye Baby', and 'Rain, Rain, Go Away'. The book is made from construction paper which each page a different color. Pasted onto the page is the handwritten song, with the music and lyrics. Additionally, on the top right, the author has written the origin of the song. Adding even more charm to this book, relevant pictures or cutouts are added to each page. For example, a cut out of an umbrella on the page with the 'Rain Song' or an image of a church's steeple on the page for 'Glad Easter is Here'. At the front of the book is a page that lists all the songs found within. The book is bound together with two metal rings. Measures 9" x 6".To view this item, please click on the following link:https://photos.app.goo.gl/io69lZBGb9aKmAfY2. The front cover is detached, as well as a few interior pages. The color of the construction pages is sometimes faded along the edges.
Soviet Union Agricultural Feeding Program Poster. State Publishing House.Petersburg, Russia.1920
A Soviet Union propaganda poster printed by the State Publishing House the various types of feeds available for cows besides hay. The poster describes a 'feed unit', which refers to the nutritional strength of one pound of a force-feed fodder, which is normal a mixture of oatmeal, bran and corn, and is the supposed ideal feed for cows. The poster then details how various other vegetables, such as potatoes and turnips, compare to this ideal feed unit. Additionally the poster provides information how to calculate how much of these alternative feed sources would be needed to replicate the nutritional strength of one feed unit. This information is surrounded by a decorative border that at the top features an image of a cow's head surround by sun flowers and foliage. Mounted on linen. In Russian. Measures 39" x 23".
A Grouping of Three Mock-ups for Woodworking Design Books. .United Kingdom.c1890
A collection of three woodworking design books featuring pen and ink stencils and applied cuts for layouts. Each of the covers of the books have titles pasted onto them. The titles are: Original Designs Book, Designs for Woodcrafting, and Designs for Chip Carving. The 'Design for Chip Carving' book appears to have a souvenir blank notebook published by the art department of 'Pure Boots Drug Company' that was then repurposed. The Chip Carving book also features both pasted in printed applied cuts and pen and ink stencils. The stencils are hand drawn of a variety of different filigree - mainly with floral elements- and animals. There are three animal stencils, the first is a flock of birds, the second has dragon flies and goldfish, and the third images features two owls sitting on a branch with two bats flying around the moon. The printed applied cuts feature more traditional geometric designs, as well as some floral designs. These designs were for picture frames, mirrors, brushes, furniture, shelves, and various boxes (ex. cigar box). Two of the books are completely filled, one, Chip Carving, is half filled. Measures 11" x 8 1/2" (largest), 9 1/2" x 6 1/2" (smallest). The two smaller books have 24 pp each and the larger about 40pp.To view the items, please click on the following link:https://photos.app.goo.gl/KS51QMZRxWkkimKM7.
Wilhelmina Reid Fleming Journal of Original Poetry of W. R. Flemming. .Helensburgh, Scotland .1920-1940
A leather bound poetry journal of Wilhelmina Reid Fleming that contains both Flemming's amateur original poetry, either in handwritten, typed, or newspaper clipping form, and some copied poems of other more famous poets. Below are some excerpts of her poetry:"How silently the frost king weavesHis flowers upon my window pane!All night he must have been at workSuch wondrous patterns to attain."-- Excerpt from the Frost King"The West Wind is calling his red flocks home,To the empty folds below.From the pastures highOf the leaf-filled sky,And he whispers soft and low."-- Excerpt from Autumnal FlocksThe front cover of the journal has a decorative floral stamped design in the form of a circle. Approximately one third of the journal is full, pages are gilt edged. The spine of the journal has columns. There are two pressed flowers, one loose, and one which as been attached to a pasted in note card. There is one loose piece of paper found within the pages with another poem on it. Attached to the back interior cover is an envelope that was most likely used to store clipping before they were added to the journal. There is still one folded piece of paper within the envelope that has a handwritten copy of the poem "Tree" by Joyce Kilmer. Measures 10 1/2" x 7 1/2". Although prolific, beyond the clippings, that most likely were from a local newspaper. Wilhelmina's work is unknown. She was also an artist.Wilhelmina Reid Fleming lived in Helensburgh, Scotland, with her husband John Arnold Fleming. Their house was called Locksley. Wilhelmina and her husband married in 1914 and had no children. She died in 1963. Her husband, John passed away on October 22, 1966.