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John Horn Printing Company sample album of labels and seals

Creation: circa 1925
 Collection
Accession: 2004-272

Abstract

The John Horn Printing Company was a printing firm that specialized in printing labels and ribbons. This sample album contains 131 embossed die-cut labels pasted on thirty-two pages for a variety of products.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1925

Creator

Extent

1 volume(s)

Physical Description

1 album ; 5.5 x 7.5 in. (closed) containing 131 labels.

Historical Note

The John Horn Printing Company was a printing firm that specialized in printing labels and ribbons. It was founded, owned, and operated by John Joseph Horn Sr. (1874-1961). The printing company was located in New York, New York.

Scope and Contents

This sample album contains 131 embossed die-cut labels pasted on thirty-two pages. There are colorful labels in many shapes for Christmas packages, cosmetics, candy, nuts, jewelry, liquor, cigars, cosmetics, photographs, luggage, condiments, and other products.

Access Restrictions

No restrictions on access; this collection is open for research.

Language of Materials

English

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title:
John Horn Printing Company sample album of labels and seals
Author:
Jon Williams
Date:
2005
Description rules:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description:
English
Script of description:
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2024: Laurie Sather

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Audiovisual Collections Repository

Contact:
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