St. Louis: Buxton & Skinner Print, 1904. Approximately 6” x 12”. The broadside is printed in blue ink and advertises the hourly miniature Naval Show held on the Pike of the St. Louis World’s Fair from 3 p.m. until closing. The text of the broadside describes the program of the..... More about Louisiana Purchase Exposition Broadside – “Naval Show on the Pike World’s Fair 1904.”
Ann Arbor, Michigan: 1908. Album. The album measures approximately 10.5” x 13” and contains 16 photographs; 15 are affixed to its pages, and one is laid in. Five of the photos measure 7.5” x 9”; the remainder 5” x 8”. Everything is in very nice shape. This is an excellent... More about Photo album document a University of Michigan student “County Fair.”
New Orleans, Louisiana: Rex (The School of Design), 1883-1901. Unbound. These eight items are being sold as on lot. Some are exceptionally elaborate with moving parts. They vary in size from 5” x 3.5” to 13” x 12” (unfolded). Condition varies; some have no wear and others have old tape... More about A small archive of ephemera from Mardi Gras celebrations held by the Krewe of Rex (also known as...
California, Niagara Falls, St. Louis World’s Fair, Hawaii, Philippines, Japan: Early 1900s. Leather album (approximately 7” x 5.5”) with a hand-drawn front-cover illustration of a Philippine mission. Contains 50 photographs (mostly 2.75” x 3.75”) and one introductory card dated April 19, 1905 which reads in part, “A few snap shots... More about Photograph album documenting the travel of a California sugar magnate and his wife
St. Louis: 1904. Card. This lot consists of a 3.5” x 5” b/w advertising card and a multi-color stereoview for Roltair’s Creation. Both are in nice shape; the card has some minor decoration at the margins. Creation was one of the most popular and profitable attractions at the St. Louis..... More about Advertising card and stereoview for Roltair’s Creation, one of the most elaborate attraction at...
Meridian, Mississippi: 1904. Unbound. In this three-page letter, W. O. Huff or Meridian, Mississippi proposes construct a pants factory in partnership with Mr. Thos. M. Ferguson of Hattiesburg. His proposal is short, direct, and rather blunt: “I believe $10,000.00 can be raised out side of Hattiesburg. Can you... More about Letter proposing the establishment of a “Pant Factory” in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
