Unused Set of Norwich to New London to Newport Round Trip Tickets
New London, CT: New London Steamship Co, 1900. A 6 5/8" x 2 3/4" card stock sheet with three perforations creating a four-part ticket for the Newport Excursion, beginning in Norwich, stopping in New London to Newport and back. Each portion is numbered. The reverse is blank.
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Handmade Paper Figures with Horse and Moving Cart
United States, 1890. Very good. Toned, light spotting.. A charming paper play set made by a child from cut paper with pencil artwork, including a husband and wife, horse, and a working movable cart. The cart has been cleverly designed (perhaps with the aid of an adult) from two paper wheels and a folded paper box suspended with thin straw to help the wheels turn. The figures measure approx. 5" in height, and together the horse and carriage... Read More
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12mo Valentine -- Winged Putto with Wildflowers
England, 1860. Good to very good. Light toning, one or two spots, some nicks/short tears. Later pencil scribbles from child to back. Early ink marks to back. Scraps loosening.. An attractive 12mo valentine made from a lace paper bifolium and embossed Victorian scraps. The larger hinged scrap in the center depicts a winged putto surrounded by clouds and wildflowers, with a gilt border. This scrap is affixed to the valentine with blank tabs to give it height. The... Read More
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Your Golden Opportunity
Paris, Tennessee: Tyson & Company. Near-fine. One small smudge/mark to upper cover.. Earn Big Money!" Booklet marketed to women, promoting a career in door-to-door sales for Tyson and Company, producers of beauty product lines such as "La Dainty" and "Lady Luck". Includes testimonials from happy employees, tips for how to become a successful saleswoman, and a Q&A section answering such questions as "Are La Dainty Products Luxuries?" and "Will I Be Sure of Steady Work?" Requires the saleswoman... Read More
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Perfume of Roses
Akron, Ohio: Saalfield Publishing Co. Green "ooze" leather with gold stamped cover, The Norka Series, text with red border on each page. Small book of poetry on love by multiple authors including Love, A Rose by Christina Rosetti, 'Tis the Last Rose of Summer by Thomas Moore, and verses by Alfred Lord Tennyson, Shakespeare, and Scott. 3 1/4" x 2 1/2" some staining and worn leather.
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25th Reunion of the Class of 1882 Worcester Polytechnic Institute, June 12, 1907
Unpaginated hard cover book that’s a “yearbook” of sorts for the 25th reunion of the W.P.I. Class of ’82. The class consisted of thirty-one graduates. For each there is a bio of their life during that period and then and now photographs. Measures 9 1/2" x 6 1/2". Condition: edge wear on covers.
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The Bethany Daisies - a field of daisies coincides with graduation
Lindsborg, KS: Bethany College, 1910. A 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" card with an image from a photograph of young women graduates in a field of daisies gathering the ephemeral flowers. The reverse has a stylized, art nouveau influenced daisy at left. The narrative describes the Bethany Campus as one of the beauty spots in "Little Lindsborg" the Park City of the Smoky Valley. It describes the flowers, the jewels of Nature, appearing in their glory during Commencement time,... Read More
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Eight (8) Hand-lettered Calling Cards/Friendship Tokens
United States, 19th century. Very good.. Eight (8) hand-lettered calling cards/tokens of friendship, displaying a range of techniques and artistic skill. Nicely represents the 19th century practice of calligraphic drawing, especially in the example lettered "Hettie Lee", which employs five different ink colors and calligraphic flourishes. Other imagery includes a ship at sea ("H.E.Clark"), two entwined hearts ("A.[?] Johnson"), three feathers ("Mr. & Mrs. A. A. Robinson"), and a sprig of wildflowers. Two of the cards are for... Read More
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University of Pennsylvania's Medical Department Matriculation Certificate Belonging to Dudly L. Page
Philadelphia, PA: University of Pennsylvania, 1877. Crease fold in one corner. Water stains on front.. A matriculation certificate and ticket for admission for Dudley L. Page from the University of Pennsylvania authorizing him to attend their Medical Department for the 1877 session. The certificate is dated January 2, 1877, and signed by the Robert E. Rogers (1813-1884), who served as Dean to the Medical Department, now known as the School of Medicine, from 1856-1877. The certificate is printed... Read More
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Original Pen & Watercolor Eternal Knot of Love Extra Illustrated with a man and a women, pairs of hearts and hands and flowers and lovebirds
1840. Irregular edges. Separations at folds. Surface wear.. A 6 1/2" x 10 1/2" hand penned and watercolor eternal knot of love with a continuous intersection verse committing one's affection. Of particular note in this love knot is the paired illustrations in the central grid. They include pairs or couples; a man and a woman, hands, hearts, love birds,roses, forget-me-nots and trees. Floral embellishments amidst the The wandering and twining verse reads: This is love and worth... Read More
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Le Lilliputien . A Rouyer, Editeur, Paris. No. 359 - Handwork Patterns Secular Subject Matter, April 1877
Paris, 1877. Very good.. 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.
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Kirmess - Souvenir Publication - Under the Auspices and for the benefit Pasadena Children's Training Society
Pasadena, CA - Hotel Maryland, 1911. Light wear.. 32 pp. (unnumbered). Illustrated wraps. A two-evening performance with an extensive list of acts and performances to benefit the Pasadena Children's Training Society. As presented by F. M. Agostini and P. L. Lynwood. Heralding women on front cover heralding the festivities. The Program Synopsis includes 20 different activities including Night in Japan, Italian Romance, The Garland and Wood Nymphs of Ancient Rome, The Spanish Dancers, The Bohemians or Gypsies, La... Read More
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Tongue in Cheek Menu - Grand Salt Water Voyage
Philadelphia, 1890. A tongue in cheek heavy stock menu that appears to be lambasting the outgoing politicians in Philadelphia. It is presented as a Grand Salt Water Voyage - Four Years' Pickling at the Head Waters of the famouse Stream of Brine". The voyage was on The Steamer, "Denial" leaving the Pine Street wharf of the Tuna. The vessel will be captained by "Boss" Bannon, who will fly as his colors, the affidavit of Cummings, The Hon. John Wanamaker... Read More
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Takings; Or, The Life of a Collegian - TAKING BETS
Measures 5 1/2" x 8 3/4". Vivid color and moderate wear.
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Perles et Parures. Les Joyaux, fantaisie par Gavarni, texte par Méry. Minéralogie des dames par le comte Fœlix. - Les Parures, fantaisie par Gavarni
texte par Méry. Histoire de la mode par le comte Fœlix.i, texte par Méry. Minéralogie des dames par le comte Fœlix. - Les Parures, fantaisie par Gavarni, texte par Méry. Histoire de la mode par le comte Fœlix. Volume two of two with frontispiece and 15 plates engraved by Geoffroy after Gavarni, all in two states, on chine monté, and on elegantly coloured and printed papier vélin with borders cut to lace patterns. 8vo. Steel engravings are printed... Read More
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United States Post Office Official Letter to Pasadena Businessman Walter Raymond, Esq
Washington, D.C.: William Duff Hanie, 1887. Very good. Letter folds, toning.. Typewritten letter on official letterhead, signed by the Acting First Asst. Postmaster-General William Duff Haynie, informing Walter Raymond, Esq. that his request to rename the a local post office has been approved. Raymond, a Boston businessman, became known for founding a luxurious resort hotel in South Pasadena, and jump-starting the area's economy and urban development. Measures approx. 10" by 8", verso blank.
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Books For Little Readers: Sir, Who Have You Been Talking With
London: Thomas Nelson and Sons, 1850. Surface soiling with two spot stains on cover.. 8 pages, bound in tan paper wrapper with decorative border and circular vignette, printed in blue ink. Engraved quarter page illustration. One book from an 11-book set. 3 1/4" x 4 1/2". OCLC- 2 full sets; 0 individual (Aug, 2018).
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Todhunter Andirons for Large Fireplaces
New York, New York: Todhunter, 1920. Good. Light dust soiling, a couple short tears (closed).. Photo-illustrated trade catalogue advertising "Andirons for Large Fireplaces" by the New York ironwork gallery "Arthur Todhunter". Each item is sumptuously designed, clearly marketed towards the upper classes, and reference "Old World" style designs cast from original antiques. Each item is illustrated with an item number and brief description with dimensions. There are nine (9) total illustrated panels, the last panel being a title-page... Read More
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Benefit of the Manufactures' and Village Library! Miss Helen F. Brigham, Of Boston Presents "Deestrict Skewl
Great Falls, NH, 1890. An 11 1/2" x 6" playbill announcing a performance of "Deestrict Skewl" lead by Miss Helen F. Brigham to benefit the Manufacturers' and Village Library in Somersworth, NH. A popular play of the day created by Brigham who produced the 'skewl' consisting of twenty scholars who must "prove themselves" Cast of pupils usually comprised of known locals and include such Q & As as "What are the races of men? - A Civilized, half-civilized and... Read More
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Sewing Samples by Instructor with 25 Examples
United States, 1900. Good. Bindings worn, upper board of one book detached with damage, spine missing on other. Toning, dust soiling.. Album of sewing samples by Effie Ashton. United States, c.1900. Oblong 8vo (5.75" by 9.25"), approx. 50 blank leaves sewn in original decorated paper covered boards backed in red sheep, manuscript paper label to upper board. Contains 2 pp. of manuscript class notes, and approx. 25 samples of sewing and embroidery. The notes a narrative eon cloth... Read More
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The Emergence of Women - as Seen through Sunday Supplement Paper Dolls - a Collection of 2 Paper Dolls & 36 Costumes - 23 Uncut, 13 Cut
Boston: Boston Herald, 1895. It began on March 24, 1895 with the publication of the 11 3/4" litho on card blonde paper doll with the following message on the reverse: The Boston Sunday Herald will issue, each Sunday, a Fashion Plate Supplement which will be in the very latest style and when cut out will exactly fit on this figure. Order the Boston Sunday Herald at Once". With costumes published weekly. On June 16, 1895 the brunette doll was... Read More
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Menstruation in Wartime: Two (2) WWII-era Tampax Leaflets
Palmer, Massachusetts: Tampax Incorporated, 1945. Very good to near-fine.. Two (2) printed leaflets promoting Tampax tampons to WWII-era American women: "Seldom has a new product achieved in a short time a success equal to that of Tampax. Club women, housewives, war workers-- by the thousands-- have welcomed Tampax as a friend and emancipator". Tampons were sold by the early 1930s, but did not gain popularity until the 1940s and beyond. "Emancipation" from belts, pins, pads, and odor was... Read More
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The Need for Sex Education
Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Department of Health, 1935. Very good. Light spotting. One may be missing wrps.. Two (2) issues of a public health booklet published to educate American families about the need for sex education. It begins by highlighting the result of ignorance surrounding sexually transmitted infections: "For many generations women and children have been victims of terrible diseases ... Until lately the public has been ignorant of the causes of these disasters. Now people are learning that... Read More
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Friendly Sons of St. Patrick in the City of New York, 121st Dinner, Friday Evening, March 17, 1905, Delmonico’s
New York, 1905. Ephemera. Good. Large format program and menu. Cover illustration depicts medal with George Washington and Theodore Roosevelt. The frontispiece is an illustration of a mermaid beneath a verse titled ‘The origin of the harp’ by Daniel Maclise, R.A. Followed by the seven (7) course menu accompanied by sauterns, sherry, Bordeaux, champagne, mineral water and liqueurs. The next page is an illustration of “First in Peace”, representing the Arrival of General George Washington at... Read More
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Promotional Piece for Theobald's Immense Clothing Emporium Printed on Tissue Paper w Asian Occupational & Mythology Themes
Youngstown, OH, 1880. A 10" x 7" advertisement printed on tissue or very thin laid paper. Promotes large and well assorted stock, best goods made into perfect fitting garments,etc. Asian occupational and mythology themes. Reverse is blank.
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