Miniature Die-cut Embossed Ballet Slippers Menu
[France], 1910. Very good to near-fine. Minor toning, dust soiling, rubbing.. An elegantly rendered embossed menu, die-cut in the shape of a pair of ballet slippers. Includes ten (10) dishes on the back including Salmon with cucumber, Beef tongue, and Vanilla cream. Measures approx. 4" by 1.75
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1940s Indian Match Box Labels
India, 1940. Very good. Light toning, the occasional nick or minor short tear.. A colorful collection of just over one hundred (100) 1940s Indian match box labels full of graphic interest, with lettering in English and Sanskrit. Common motifs in the collection include: animals (tiger, horse, elephant, peacock, cat, butterfly); flowers (rose, lotus); card games and gambling; and nature. Also includes one with a portrait of Devika Rani, one of the most popular actresses of the 1930s and... Read More
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What's Mom Worth?" -- Gender Roles Cost Analysis Paper Doll
New York, New York: The Post-Standard, 1976. Very good. Toned.. A gender roles cost analysis paper doll, used to illustrate an article about women's unsung work at home, in the May 6, 2004 issue of the Post-Standard. Shows a paper doll of a middle-aged blonde woman with tabbed outfits styling her as nurse, chauffeur, cook, and drill sergeant, with a bonus apron and baby sling accessory. Below the doll the staff write has listed the actual cost of... Read More
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Adelphi College in Civilian Defense" -- WWII-era Promotional Booklet for Adelphi's Civilian Defense Program
Garden City, Long Island: Adelphi College, 1942. Good to very good. Water staining, toning.. A WWII-era booklet promoting Adelphi College's commitment to training women in civilian defense, homefront, and wartime professions. Comprised of a detailed history of Adelphi's involvement in civilian defense education, it also features a host of in-text photographs of women engaging in or learning about defense work (e.g. Red Cross workers demonstrating proper bandaging techniques to a group of women). Single vol. (8.5" by 5.25"),... Read More
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Women Workers/1965
London, England: Trades Union Congress, 1965. Very good. Ex-library markings/labels, staple to upper cover.. An extensive and valuable printed report for 1964-1965 of the Trades Union Congress Women's Advisory Committee, given at the 35th annual conference of Unions Catering for Women Workers in Great Yarmouth, 1965. Offers valuable statistics and demographics related to women's work in England during this period. Covers subjects including: equal pay; child care; widows' earnings; health and safety; training and promotion; scientific and technological... Read More
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1916 Theatre Handbill Promoting Mary Pickford in "Poor Little Peppina
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Bluebird Theatre, 1916. Very good. Minor dust soiling, a couple nicks.. A scarce bit of advertising ephemera from Mary Pickford's Paramount era, promoting a showing of her 1916 film "Poor Little Peppina" in Philadelphia. Other starlets listed include Hazel Dawn, Blanche Sweet, Mary Boland, and Beverly Bayne. Printed on pink card and measuring approx. 5.5" by 3.25", it would have probably been passed out to mainly women on the street by employees of the theatre. ... Read More
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Anti-Rancidine Mfg. Co. Trade Card - Hides Rancid Dairy Products
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Anti-Rancidine Mfg. Co, 1890. Very good to near-fine. Toned.. Illustrated trade card for Anti-Rancidine, a product for dairy farmers that claims to be a "powerful neutralizer of all rancid or rank musty and sour taste and smell in Milk, Cream, and Butter". Includes an illustration of a cow named "Mary Anne" who apparently produces "36 lbs. 12 1/2 oz. Butter in one week" due to the medicine. Measures 3.25" by 5.5
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A Happy New Year!" -- Uncle Sam Enjoys "Sweet Owen" Brand Tobacco on New Year's Card
United States: Sweet Owen, 1876. Good. Light toning, dust soiling, surface abrasion from previous scrapbook adhesive to verso.. A comical lithographed card produced to celebrate the 1876 New Year, as well as promote "Sweet Owen" brand tobacco. Three figures stand in a line, with Uncle Sam in the center holding a packet of "Sweet Owen" in his hands. Two caricatures of men smoke and chew tobacco on either side of him. The caption reads, "We three are embarked,... Read More
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Letter and Photographs of the Indianapolis Switch & Frog Co. Promoting Portable Electric Welder
The Indianapolis Switch & Frog Co, 25-Nov-19. General wear. Small cut on left edge of photograph.. A letter from the Indianapolis Switch & Frog Co. to the Maintenance Official of Manchester St. RY (Rail yard) in Manchester, NH, promoting their new high speed mounting device for their Portable Electric Welder. This 'mounting device' was essentially a new trailer for the welder to sit on. This new trailer was slimmer and went from a four wheels to two wheels.... Read More
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Doors to Open
Hartford, Connecticut: The Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company, 1963. Near-fine.. A guide for young adults (i.e. young men) embarking on their own in college, offering advice for navigating the new life changes they are facing. Includes quirky illustrations to accompany a range of hypothetical situations such as finding one's social niche, avoiding shyness, and finding one's "masculinity". The last of these situations is a thinly veiled reference to questioning and discovering LGBTQIA+ identity, and makes clear that the... Read More
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The requisite Contents of a Lady's Dressing Case" -- Scarce Novelty 8vo Valentine with Hidden Messages
124 Cheapside, London: F. Passmore, 1870. Very good. Light spotting. One flap missing, sometime torn away and now revealing "Modesty".. A finely produced 8vo valentine made from lithographed lace paper, with hidden messages behind tiny delicate flaps. Titled "The requisite Contents of a Lady's Dressing Case", each flap has the name of a different item in a lady's toilette-- e.g. Cold Cream, Lip Salve, a Mirror, and a Wash to Prevent Wrinkles. Also has some comical items, such... Read More
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The Stigma of Weakness" - Hair Loss and Hair Dye Remedy
Cincinnati, Ohio: Mrs. Potter's Hygienic Depot, 1905. Fine.. A pamphlet advertising a line of hair dyes and hair loss remedies by Mrs. Potter's Hygienic Depot. Marketed towards women, it begins with a discussion of the causes of gray hair ("Premature gray hair is caused by Female Disorders", p. 3) and emphasizes the need to disguise it at all costs: "Are you ready now to admit ... that you are constitutionally weak; that the gray streaks in your hair... Read More
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Invitation from the Constitutional Centennial Commission to attend a reception for the President of the United States, Grover Cleveland
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Bailey, Banks & Biddle, 1887. Very good. Toning.. A two-page 5" by 6.5" invitation printed on heavy card stock, held together with a red, white and blue silk rope tie. The engraving on the cover includes imagery of the Capital Building, Carpenters' Hall, Independence Hall, an American Eagle and state emblems from the original 13 states. The invitation within is for September 16th, 1887, to be held at the American Academy of Music in Philadelphia. ... Read More
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Mansell - Intricate Pattern Lace Cover with Verse, “My Hope” on Vibrant Paper with Geometric Design
A single fold valentine with intricate embossed lace paper cover. A horn of flowers at center surrounded by symmetrical decorative devices. Tucked in the card is a die cut page in vibrant geometric pattern and a verse, “My Hope”. Overall excellent. Scrapbook residue on reverse.
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The First Seven Year of Penny; A Doll Book
Kenosha, WI: Abbott Pub. Co, 1950. Eight (8) punch-out paper dolls—one for the ‘baby' and one each for ages 1-7 years. 4 pp. of age relevant pages and accessories. Minimal cover wear.
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Ella Hall
New York: McLoughlin, 1892. Minor neck bend. Else fine.,. One sided printing. 4 3/4" cut paper doll with with five (5) d dresses and no hats. Also includes a portion of the envelope front. Top section with the name of the doll has been cut away. Note the original doll only had four costumes. The fifth is believed to be a variant from a later printing. Not pictured, nor described in Howard.
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Dance Card - First Annual Exhibition and Prize Drill of the Company E, 3d Regiment N. H. N. G. Cover Printed on Silk
Concord, NH: E.A. Wright, Phila (engraver), 1892. Age toning.. A dance card for Company E, 3d Regiment of the New Hampshire National Guard's (NHNG) exhibition and prize drill which took place at the White's Opera House in Concord, NH in 1892. The Order of Dance lists the fourteen (14) dances performed that night, such as "Lanciers - West End" and "Waltz - Ever and Ever Mine". The last page of the program lists the Chief Floor Director and... Read More
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De La Rue & Co. of London Ream Wrapper
London, England: De La Rue & Co, 1850. Very good. Light dust soiling, chipping and edge wear.. A handsome ream wrapper produced for De La Rue & Co. of London, "Manufacturers to Her Majesty". Labeled "Five Quires" of "Extra Superfine Satin letter Paper", and printed in blue and red. The central illustration includes figures in classical dress and floral garlands and flourishes. De La Rue & Company also produced games, including card games and cribbage boards. Measures approx.... Read More
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A holy, happy Christmas" -- Victorian Greeting Card
England, 1880. Very good. Light toning, dust soiling.. An attractive die-cut Christmas greeting card depicting a wintry pastoral river scene with a sailboat in the background, and birds on birch branches in the foreground. Mica flecked branches. Early ink inscription to verso: "B.J.M." Measures approx. 4.25" by 6". Chromolithographed, die-cut, embossed.
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Miniature Biographies Published by Duke Brand Cigarettes - Short Histories of [Civil War] Generals
Park Place, New York: Knapp & Company, 1890. Very good. Lightly toned. The occasional minor short tear, some rubbed. Scrapbook residue and/or lacking litho on verse some booklets (removed from album?). A partial set of miniature chromolithographed biographies (44 present here), published as part of an advertising campaign for Duke Brand Cigarettes. Each was issued in a box of cigarettes in a "collect-them-all"-type marketing ploy. Each measures approx. 3" by 1.5", is approx. 16 pp., and stapled in... Read More
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Letter re By-laws Amendment Advising Which Woman may Attend Santa Cruz Club Function, Nogales AZ 1911
An 11" x 8 1/4" typed letter printed in red ink from the Santa Cruz Club, Nogales Arizona, Jan. 17, 1911. The subject is members of the Santa Cruz Club and The members of the Ladies' Auxiliary. Content provides recent events and the need to amend the bylaws to clarify which lady's may attend club functions. The bottom line Ladies who are not members of the Auziliary may be invited only once during each year, on invitation issued by... Read More
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The Friendship's Tablet, No. 6, A Friendship Album Belonging to Hattie, circa 1853-1855
Philadelphia, PA: Moss & Brother, 1850. General wear. Edge wear. Minor damage to spine on bottom edge. Minor damage to binding.. A friendship album belonging to Hattie, whose entries date between 1853-1855. Unfortunately, little is known about the owner of the album beyond her first name, though it is probable she was from New York, as several of the authors of the entries are from towns in New York, mostly Syracuse, though other towns such as Salem, and... Read More
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Willard Bros., Steam Printers and Publishers - product samples
Boonville, New York: Willard Bros., Steam Printers and Publishers, 1870. Good. Toned with dust soiling, letter folds, minor short tears and chipping. Final two leaves have sometime come detached.. A salesman sample if twelve (12) samples of printing by the steam printers and publishers Willard Bros., bound in the right-hand corner with a metal grommet and used as a salesman's sample book. Provides a nice overview of the kinds of paper, printing, and products they provided; the different... Read More
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Grandmother Goose's Series: Nursery Jingles
New York: McLoughlin Brothers, 1882. 16 pp (including covers) The book contains several nursery rhymes as well as corresponding imagery. Some of the rhymes included are Little Tom Tucker, Hot Cross Buns, and Peter White. Six full-page and one double color illustrations. Many of the illustrations are novelties (having several subjects in one picture). Dated through advertisements on back that were new items in the McLoughlin 1882 catalogue. A part of the Grandmother Goose Series. Measures 10 1/2" x... Read More
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Advertisement for the Community Church Of the Air
Harrisburg, PA: Community Church Of the Air, 1933. General wear. Letter folds.. This flyer is for three different musical groups: the Community Church of the Air, The Swalm Brothers Quartette, and the Boys Orchestra. However the flyer supplies little information beyond the performers names and the black and white printed photograph of each group. All three groups were scheduled to perform together on Tuesday, February 28, 1933 according to an article in the Harrisburg Telegraph on February 23,... Read More
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