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Unknown printers' sample book

circa 1880
 Collection
Accession: 1993-220

Abstract

Printing companies often produce sample books, which contain actual samples, not just illustrations. This album contains mostly small pre-printed cards either folded or meant to be folded and used as invitations, dance cards, and programs.

Dates

  • circa 1880

Creator

Extent

1 volume(s)

General Physical Description

1 album (171 mounted items) ; 12.75 x 9.75 in.

Historical Note

Printing companies often produce sample books, which contain actual samples, not just illustrations. These sample books are created for the purpose of displaying merchandise available for purchase.

Scope and Content

Sample album from unidentified printer labeled "Folders" on cover. Contains mostly small pre-printed cards either folded or meant to be folded and used as invitations, dance cards, programs, etc. Also some small envelopes. There are monochrome items as well as color items. Some items are embossed as well as printed.

Location

AA1-4.

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research.

Language of Materials

English


Additional Information

Related Names

Creator

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title:
Unknown printers sample book
Status:
Date:
2014
Description rules:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description:
English
Script of description:
Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Audiovisual Collections Repository

Contact:
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Wilmington Delaware 19807 USA
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