06363-M1298LKEE- Bound Journals- GODEY'S LADY'S BOOK, Philadelphia. Jan
to Jun 1850. Foremost journal of its time. Many fine steel and wood engravings,
advertisements, fashion, sewing, music, society, religion, household, fiction, current
events. Charming item! Gilt embossed, red leather, raised band, quarter bound bindings.
Marbled end papers, outside hinges cracked down about 2", but bindings strong; some
corner wear, light foxing. 6-1/2"x 10-1/2"x 422 pp + plates + ads + index. $82.00
06300-M0998LCKC- Journal/Catalogue- THE DELINEATOR, Vol.
XIV, No.1, July 1879. Pub by E. Butterick & Co, London & New York.
Illustrating European and American Fashions. Nice engravings. Fantastic array for which
patterns are offered and priced. Latest frock styles from Paris and New York for ladies
and girls, stylish lingerie, trimmings, millinery, summer wraps, floral garnitures,
secrets of the laundry, perfumeries, care of children, serving of fruits, the black
diamond, acoustics, chatelaine bags, coiffures, household decorations, fans, nice
illustrated ads, etc. Minor edge chips, some spine fraying, otherwise very good condition.
8" x 11-1/4" x 48pp. $86.00
05652-M0297EASS- Catalogue- JAS. BAKER & SONS, LTD,
Wolverhampton, (England), ca 1880s. "The Boot Manufacturers. Over Fifty Years
Reputation." Illustration of factory exterior w/street scene, four half-tones of work
areas, workers in factory. Ladies' and gents shoes illustrated. Inked personal note on
front, otherwise very good condition. 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" x 16pp. $28.00
06442-M0297EE- Journal- ARTHUR'S HOME MAGAZINE,
Philadelphia. April 1881. With a special section prepared expressly for them by E.
Butterick & Co entitled "Fashionable Styles of Garments." They were agents
for the sale of Butterick patterns. Eight pages containing fifty nice engravings of these
exquisite garments. Other ads and lightly illustrated articles. Wraps missing, back page
tattered, some foxing and minor spots on first few pages. 6-1/4"x 10"x 68pp. $28.00
01105-B0492CEEE- Catalogue- JORDAN MARSH & CO.,
Boston, MA, S/S 1884. Vol. VIII, No 1. "Assortments and Prices for the
Millions". Mostly fashions for ladies and youngsters; linens, laces; three pages in
color (parasols, handkerchiefs, table linens). Lots of beautiful engravings . Tattered,
torn and fragile. Cover is badly chipped, spine taped and stapled. 9" x 12" x
80pp. Stiff covers. $40.00
04590-M0196EKEE-
Catalogue- LOUGEE BROS., Exchange Block, Laconia, NH. F/W
1884-5. "Brim Full Of Useful Information To Purchasers Of Dry Goods,
Carpets, Garments, &c. &c. Now Opened-The Largest and Most Complete
Stock Of Dry Goods And Carpets In The State Of New Hampshire." Delightful
clutter of numerous Victorian type styles throughout. Illustrations on corset
page only. Upper right corner of cover missing (3/4” x 2-1/4"), small
abraded hole in cover center, other small cover tears. Pages are rag stock and
well preserved and bright. 6” x 9” x 16pp. $38.00
00236-B0990EAOK- Catalogue- LOUIS BECKER CATALOGUE AND PRICE
LIST. NY. F/W 1887-88. Knitting yarns, hand made worsted goods, embroidery
material, corsets, hosiery, shirts, felt shoes. Cover corner chips, soiling, otherwise
good. 4-1/4" x 5-3/4" x 38pp. $15.00
06725-M0101RASK- Journals- THE DELINEATOR, A JOURNAL OF
FASHION, CULTURE AND FINE ARTS. Published by the Butterick Publishing Co., London
& New York. A board and cloth bound collection of twenty-four issues: June 1884
through December 1884; January 1885 through April 1885; July 1885 through December 1885;
January 1886 through May 1886 and September 1886 through December 1886. Considerable
liberty has been taken in that wraps and a lot of the advertising have been pasted over or
otherwise left out. All the fashions seem to be present along with correspondence. The
entire book measures 8-1/2" x 12" x approximately 1-3/4" x thick. Large
sized and striking engravings of fashions of the era. A remarkable repository of cultural
history. Well handled and some pages have edge tears. All. $156.00
00392-B0990EROK-
Catalogue- H. HEROLD'S SONS, NY, ca 1890. Boot, shoes and uppers, leather
and findings, horse covers, buggy aprons, nose bags, etc. Numerous shoes & boots
illustrated such as Gent's & Ladies Balmoral, Button Gaiters, Congress, English
Waukenfast, Oxfords. Also Spatter Dashes, Napoleon Boots, Riding Leggings, Shoe Tips,
Overgaiters, etc. Excellent condition. 6-1/2" x 3-1/2" x 56pp. $19.00
00387-B0990ERKE- Flier- J. V. FARWELL & CO., Chicago,
IL. 1890. Special flyer on Warren Featherbone corset waists, dress stays, display
cabinets for stays. Well illustrated. One entire page depicts the Farwell Building. Minor
creasing. 8" x 11" x 4pp. $18.00
00317-B0990QRT- Catalogue- HOW TO MAKE MONEY, Work
Brothers & Co., Chicago, 1897. A clever title for catalogue of men's suits
& overcoats. Very nice halftone illustrations of all styles popular in this era. Very
dapper models. Retail prices and merchants' cost in code, cost key bound in front. Stain
upper corner in margin, otherwise very good condition. All art in good shape. Delightful
little catalogue. 4" x 6-1/4" x 48pp. $36.00
02261-M1293EAEE- Catalogue-VAUGHAN-MONNIG SHOE CO.,
Jefferson, City, MO. ca 1900. Men's high top lace up shoes. One large illustration
each page. 2-color typography, green flocked cover. Light fore edge stain. 4" x
9" x 8pp. $16.00
02276-M1293EEOK- Flyer- G. A. ZIRCKEL & CO.,
Baltimore, MD, ca 1900. Long flyer printed both sides of "Great Bargains in
Rubber Boots and Shoes". Brands include Candee, Boston Rubber, Woonsocket, Rhode
Island, Marvel. Sold by case lot only. Nice typography, no illustrations. Archival repair
to one fold. 6" x 16". $12.00
00282-
Catalogue- JOHNSON BROS. Baltimore, MD. 1900.
"The Leader. The Catalogue House. Wholesale to Merchants Only." Wholesaler of
general merchandise. Under and outer wear for the whole family, corsets, collars, cuffs,
leather novelties, buggy whips, perfumery, toilet goods, pens, pencils, slates, needle
items, buttons, thread, brushes, optical goods, mirrors, pipes, jewelry, lace, etc. Well
illustrated. Slight chipping on spine, otherwise very good condition. 8" x 11" x
144pp. $75.00
00325-B0990Q-
Catalogue- LYON BROTHERS, Chicago, IL. No.280 F/W 1900-1901. Wholesale Dry
Goods, Early Fall Specialties.
Fur round & tab collarettes, women's fur storm collars and scarves, capes,
muffs, jackets, coats. Little girl's coats, ladies petticoats and dresses. Men's clothes, coats,
caps, robes. Sewing machines, clocks, horse blankets, etc. Line art. Minor chipping and
page edge creases. 8-1/2"
x 10-3/4”
x
34pp. $55.00
00312-B0990QRT- Catalogue- ADOLPH MEYER & CO. BIG FOUR CATALOGUE, Boston,
MA. 1901. Wholesale shoe manufacturer & supplier for the family. Their top line men's
shoe in fine Vici Kid Balmorals was $3.00. Ladies' Kibo Kid Lace was $2.00. Interesting
little catalogue, illustrated. Vertical crease, otherwise excellent. 4-3/4" x 6-1/2" x
48pp. $28.00
00920-M0491CKEE- Catalogue- SMITH-BRISCOE SHOE CO.
Lynchburg, VA. Fall 1902. Nicely done wholesale-by-mail catalogue of shoes for the
family. Well rendered art and typography. Red covers with gilt embossing. First 6 or 7
sheets inside stained lower rt. corner, otherwise very good and clean. 8" x 10"
x 40pp plus10 bound-in yellow order blanks. $58.00
06230-M0598CKSH- Catalogue- HOLBROCK BROS., Hamilton, OH. S/S
1903. "The People's Store. We Fill Mail Orders Carefully And Promptly." Wide
line of ladies fashions: Tailored suits, skirts, waists, petticoats, wrappers, hats, all
kinds of fabrics, corsets, under muslins, hosiery, linens, umbrellas, raincoats, rugs,
more. Hamilton is up north of Cincinnati a little way. Excellent condition. 5-1/4"x
7-1/2"x 28pp. $56.00
Rare Selections of
Kate E. Tirney Materials
Mrs.
Tirney established a purchasing agency in New York in 1884. Evidentially, her
primary business was dressmaking, providing “evening, reception and outdoor
gowns and tailor-made suits and artistic millinery” to New York’ elite.
She speaks occasionally of “fitters” who worked for her, as well as
“modistes” in Paris and in the U.S. (Modiste is an old-fashioned term. It
is someone who makes or deals in fashionable clothes, hats, etc. for women.)
Although she continued to concentrate on fashions, her business soon expanded
to include about everything and every service imaginable. Along about 1902 she
began the publication SHOP TALK. Subscription to the agency’s service was $1.00 a year
and SHOP TALK was sent free of
charge. In the July 1904 issue of SHOP
TALK
she says, “I buy anything on sale in
New York--not alone articles and materials suitable for ladies’ wear, but
Yachts, Cemetery Fences, Carousal Organs, Diving Bells, Threshing Machines, and
any other odd thing you don’t know where to buy or can most readily secure
through my Agency. Flowers and fruits for friends on Steamers, in Hospitals, for
Funerals, etc., are promptly delivered by my own messenger. Freshness inspected
and guaranteed. Dinner and Luncheon specialties, favors for all occasions, and
every requisite for society functions. Fancy dress costumes hired. Tickets for
travel or theaters secured in best location. Chaperons furnished for all
occasions, thoroughly familiar with all places on interest in the city and
vicinity. Minors or timid persons met on arrival. Dye or clean all fabrics,
carpets, rugs, curtains, fine laces, etc. Have best French dyer and cleaner in
the city. Crepe refinished.
Feathers and boas cleaned, dyed and curled. Gloves cleaned. Buttonholes and
pinking made. Accordion and dress platings. Buttons and umbrellas covered. Fur
garments re-dyed, repaired, remodeled and stored.
I do not buy second-hand goods, nor engage servants. Such commissions
should never be delegated. Will Execute Any Honorable Commission.”
We’re
not sure just how long it continued publication but Shop Talk enjoyed considerable success as evidenced by the
advertising carried from all the fashionable businesses in New York City.
We have a number of copies of this most informative publication as
described following. This is a high quality little publication on heavy coated
stock paper and they are all nicely illustrated. A very enlightening
commentary is offered throughout on the fashions, furnishings and customs of
the times.
06907-M0401EAES-
Journal- SHOP TALK, A Monthly devoted
to the Interests of the Shops, Shoppers and Shopping. Shop Talk Publishing
Co., New York. Vol. III, No.5. July
1904. About 2” on upper spine is bug chewed. 5-1/8”x 8”x 100pp.
$18.00
06908-M0401EAES-
Journal- SHOP TALK, A
Monthly devoted to the Interests of the Shops, Shoppers
and Shopping. Shop
Talk Publishing Co., New York. Vol. IV, No.9. November
1905. Spine head and foot and a few page edges have chips. 5-1/8”x 8”x
124pp. $18.00
06909-M0401EAES-
Journal- SHOP TALK, A Monthly devoted
to the Interests of the Shops, Shoppers and Shopping.
Shop Talk Publishing Co., New York. Vol. IV, No.10. December
1905. Has laid in a 3-1/4”x 5-1/2” announcement card welcoming a new
subscriber. It has scalloped and embossed flower border. Quite nice. Excellent
condition. 5-1/8”x 8”x 124pp.
$28.00
06910-M0401EAES-
Journal- SHOP TALK, A Monthly devoted
to the Interests of the Shops, Shoppers and Shopping.
Shop Talk Publishing Co., New York. Vol. IV, No.11. January
1906. Spine foot has small chip, back wrap has crease and corner missing
otherwise
excellent condition. 5-1/8”x 8”x 96pp.
$18.00
06911-M0401EAES-
Journal- SHOP TALK, A Monthly devoted
to the Interests of the Shops, Shoppers and Shopping.
Shop Talk Publishing Co., New York. Vol. IV, No.12. February
1906. Small chip at spine foot and cover edge. 5-1/8”x 8”x 96pp.
$18.00
06912-M0401EAES-
Journal- SHOP TALK, A Monthly devoted
to the Interests of the Shops, Shoppers and Shopping.
Shop Talk Publishing Co., New York. Vol. V, No.1. March
1906. This called the Anniversary Number. A few spine chips. 5-1/8”x
8”x 100pp.
$18.00
06913-M0401EAES-
Journal- SHOP TALK, A Monthly devoted
to the Interests of the Shops, Shoppers and Shopping.
Shop Talk Publishing Co., New York. Vol. V, No.3. May
1906. Approximately 1/3 of
spine cover is bug eaten, some stains to cover edge. 5-1/8”x 8”x 104pp.
$18.00
06914-M0401EAES-
Journal- SHOP TALK, A Monthly devoted
to the Interests of the Shops, Shoppers and Shopping.
Shop Talk Publishing Co., New York. Vol. V, No.4. June
1906. Chip at spine head, top
1/3 of wrap edge and first few pages bug eaten about ¼”. 5-1/8”x 8”x
96pp. $18.00
06915-M0401EAES-
Journal- SHOP TALK, A Monthly devoted
to the Interests of the Shops, Shoppers and Shopping.
Shop Talk Publishing Co., New York. Vol. V, No.5. July
1906. Some chips at spine head. 5-1/8”x 8”x .88pp.
$18.00
06916-M0401EAES-
Journal- SHOP TALK, A Monthly devoted
to the Interests of the Shops, Shoppers, and Shopping.
Shop Talk Publishing Co., New York. Vol. V, No. 7. September
1906. Couple inches of spine
chips. 5-1/8”x 8”x 80pp. $18.00
06917-M0401EAES-
Journal- SHOP TALK, A Monthly devoted
to the Interests of the Shops, Shoppers, and Shopping.
Shop Talk Publishing Co., New York. Vol. V, No. 9. November
1906. Bug chews to spine
cover. 5-1/8”x 8”x 112pp.
$18.00
06918-M0401EAES-
Journal- SHOP TALK, A Monthly devoted
to the Interests of the Shops, Shoppers, and Shopping.
Shop Talk Publishing Co., New York. Vol. V, No. 11. January
1907. Reply envelope with fancy name laid in. Front wrap missing, first
page tattered and stained; second page has bug chew hole and tear. 5-1/8”x
8”x 92pp.
$12.00
06919-M0401EAES-
Journal- SHOP TALK, A Monthly devoted
to the Interests of the Shops, Shoppers, and Shopping.
Shop Talk Publishing Co., New York. Vol. V, No. 12. February
1907. About ¼ of front wrap missing, small gaps in edge of back cover. 5-1/8”x 8”x 92pp. $12.00
06920-M0401EAES-
Journal- SHOP TALK, A Monthly devoted
to the Interests of the Shops, Shoppers, and Shopping.
Shop Talk Publishing Co., New York. Vol. VI, No.1. March
1907. Anniversary Number. Spine
cover has been eaten away by paste-eating bugs. 5-1/8”x 8”x 92pp. $18.00
06921-M0401EAES-
Journal- SHOP TALK, A Monthly devoted
to the Interests of the Shops, Shoppers, and Shopping.
Shop Talk Publishing Co., New York. Vol. VI, No.2. April
1907. Very good condition. 5-1/8”x 8”x 92pp. $28.00
06922-M0401EAES-
Journal- SHOP TALK, A Monthly devoted
to the Interests of the Shops, Shoppers, and Shopping.
Shop Talk Publishing Co., New York. Vol. VI, No.3. May
1907. Very good condition. 5-1/8”x 8”x 100pp..$28.00
06923-M0401EAES-
Journal- SHOP TALK, A Monthly devoted
to the Interests of the Shops, Shoppers, and Shopping.
Shop Talk Publishing Co., New York. Vol. VI, No.4. June
1907. Chipped along lower cover edge about 1-1/4”. 5-1/8”x 8”x
100pp. $18.00
06924-M0401EAES-
Journal- SHOP TALK, A Monthly devoted
to the Interests of the Shops, Shoppers, and Shopping.
Shop Talk Publishing Co., New York. Vol. VI, No.5. July
1907. 1-1/2” gap in back top cover edge and smaller place in last two
pages. 5-1/8”x 8”x 84pp. $12.00
06925-M0401EAES-
Journal- SHOP TALK, A Monthly devoted
to the Interests of the Shops, Shoppers, and Shopping.
Shop Talk Publishing Co., New York. Vol. VI, No.6. August
1907. Spine covering gone and
gaps bug chewed into cover and first few pages at gutter on upper 1/3 of
journal. Also clear stains along gutter edge of cover.
5-1/8”x 8”x 84pp. $10.00
06926-M0401EAES-
Journal- SHOP TALK, A Monthly devoted
to the Interests of the Shops, Shoppers, and Shopping.
Shop Talk Publishing Co., New York. Vol. VI, No.7. September
1907. Very good condition. 5-1/8”x 8”x 92pp. $28.00
06927-M0401EAES-
Journal- SHOP TALK, A Monthly devoted
to the Interests of the Shops, Shoppers, and Shopping.
Shop Talk Publishing Co., New York. Vol. VI, No.8. October
1907. Two calling cards are laid in: Mrs.
James C. Bloomfield and Mrs. M. A.
Lipscomb. Very good condition. 5-1/8”x 8”x 80pp. $28.00
06928-M0401EAES-
Journal- SHOP TALK, A Monthly devoted
to the Interests of the Shops, Shoppers, and Shopping.
Shop Talk Publishing Co., New York. Vol. VI, No.9. November
1907. About 1” of wrap at top of spine chipped.
5-1/8”x 8”x 80pp. $18.00
06929-M0401EAES-
Journal- SHOP TALK, A Monthly devoted
to the Interests of the Shops, Shoppers, and Shopping.
Shop Talk Publishing Co., New York. Vol. VI, No.10. December
1907. Holiday Number. Nice
2-color Christmas cover illustration of elegant Victorian lady shopping in a
store. One illustrated ad offers “Swastika Good Luck Jewelry”. Until the
Nazis came along and made this one of the most hated symbols in the world, the
swastika was used by many cultures throughout the past 3,000 years to
represent life, sun, power, strength, and good luck. Very good condition.
5-1/8”x 8”x 84pp. $28.00
06930-M0401EAES-
Journal- SHOP TALK, A Monthly devoted
to the Interests of the Shops, Shoppers, and Shopping.
Shop Talk Publishing Co., New York. Vol. VI, No.11. January
1908. Very good condition. 5-1/8”x 8”x 80pp. $18.00
06931-M0401EAES-
Journal- SHOP TALK, A Monthly devoted
to the Interests of the Shops, Shoppers, and Shopping.
Shop Talk Publishing Co., New York. Vol. VI, No.12. February
1908. Front wrap had been torn off and large pieces missing along gutter
side. It has been repaired and reattached, although there is some loss of
typography. Page1/2 has gaps and some have been repaired. Pages 1 through 4
have stains and some lesser clear stains at bottom of several other pages.
Journal is sound and very serviceable with repairs. 5-1/8”x 8”x 84pp. $10.00
06932-M0401EAES-
Journal- SHOP TALK, A Monthly devoted
to the Interests of the Shops, Shoppers, and Shopping.
Shop Talk Publishing Co., New York. This one is erroneously imprinted
Vol. VI, No.13, but should be Vol. VII, No.1. We know this because the
following April issue is correctly imprinted as Vol. VII, No.2.
March 1908. Anniversary
Number. About 2” of spine chipped and a small ½” corner missing on
back cover. 5-1/8”x 8”x 84pp. $18.00
06933-M0401EAES-
Journal- SHOP TALK, A Monthly devoted
to the Interests of the Shops, Shoppers, and Shopping.
Shop Talk Publishing Co., New York. Vol. VII, No.2.
April 1908. Easter Number. About
2” of spine chipped, tape lift and gap in front wrap at top edge. 5-1/8”x
8”x 92pp. $16.00
06934-M0401EAES-
Journal- SHOP TALK, A Monthly devoted
to the Interests of the Shops, Shoppers, and Shopping.
Shop Talk Publishing Co., New York. Vol. VII, No.3.
May 1908. Very good condition. 5-1/8”x 8”x 84pp. $18.00
06935-M0401EAES-
Journal- SHOP TALK, A Monthly devoted
to the Interests of the Shops, Shoppers, and Shopping.
Shop Talk Publishing Co., New York. Vol. VII, No.4.
June 1908. 2-1/4”x
3” gap lower free corner of front wrap. 5-1/8”x 8”x 84pp. $16.00
06936-M0401EAES-
Journal- SHOP TALK, A Monthly devoted
to the Interests of the Shops, Shoppers, and Shopping.
Shop Talk Publishing Co., New York. Vol. VII, No.5.
July 1908. Very good condition. 5-1/8”x 8”x 80pp. $18.00
06937-M0401EAES-
Journal- SHOP TALK, A Monthly devoted
to the Interests of the Shops, Shoppers, and Shopping.
Shop Talk Publishing Co., New York. Vol. VII, No.7.
September 1908. A torn-out ledger sheet laid in with penciled
figures for “storm serge or cheviot” and “mixed suiting”. Apparently a
list someone was making up to order. Very good condition. 5-1/8”x 8”x
76pp. $18.00
06938-M0401EAES-
Journal- SHOP TALK, A Monthly devoted
to the Interests of the Shops, Shoppers, and Shopping.
Shop Talk Publishing Co., New York. Vol. VII, No.8. October
1908. Gnawed corner at spine head, couple inches of chipped spine.
5-1/8”x 8”x 80pp. $16.00
00831-B0990EKKE- COTTON MANUAL, Cotton Manua1 Pub Co.,
Atlanta, GA. 1907. "Containing Accurate Tables Showing the value at any price
of any number of pounds or bushels. Bale Cotton, Seed Cotton, Cotton Seed, Cotton Pickers,
Oats, Wheat, etc." Also contains 10 illustrated pages of ads offering shoes: Buster Brown Blue
Ribbon shoes for boys and girls, Ox Calf, Firm Foundation, Stump of The World, Mound City
Trooper, Par Value, Echo, Bumble Bee, Repeater--all apparently shoe trade names of Brown
Shoe Co. Price ranges are given. Corners worn, otherwise very good condition. 3-1/4"
x 5" x 199pp. $22.00
04579-M1295LHKE- Catalogue- NATIONAL CLOAK & SUIT CO.,
NYC. Fashions for 1909. Nice color cover art of elegant lady by Howard Chandler
Christy especially for Company. Color illustration of building on back cover. Some of the
most beautifully detailed black and white illustrations we’ve seen. Fashions for ladies and
girls: suits, coats, skirts, dresses, elaborate hats, belts, plumes, kimonos, house
dresses, dressing sacques, shirt waists, petticoats, corset covers, jackets, evening
capes, automobile coats, tourist coats, drawers, gowns, union suits, corsets, hosiery,
collars, cuffs, bows; little boys’ suits; infants’ dresses, bonnets, etc. Fine
materials made up into very elegant fashions. Cover has a light crease, otherwise
excellent condition and very clean. 7-1/4" x 9-1/2" x 120pp. $157.00
02536-M0594CEUE- Catalogue- HAMILTON, BROWN SHOE CO, St.
Louis, MO, 1910. Household Book and catalogue provided to dealers for distribution
to customers. In this case dealer is Stalling-Cook Mercan, n.p. Verso pages feature large
engravings of their shoes, recto pages chock full of household information of all kinds.
Stiff cord-bound covers, pages brown ink on buff stock. Nice item. Some cover fading,
otherwise excellent. 6-3/4" x 9" x 96pp. $48.00
03868-M0695EROH- Promo Magazine- INTERNATIONAL TAILORING CO.,
NYC & Chicago. Dealer imprint is J. W. Archibald, Ludlow, VT. ca 1912.
"INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE." Probably their first. Very well done with beautiful
chromolithographed covers. Light staple rust, otherwise excellent. 6" x 9" x 24pp. $30.00
03869-M0695EROH- Promo Magazine-INTERNATIONAL TAILORING CO.,
NYC & Chicago. Dealer imprint is J. W. Archibald, Ludlow, VT. ca 1912.
"INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE." This one follows chronologically. Very well done with
beautiful chromolithographed covers (different from No.3868). Staple rust,
otherwise excellent. 6"
x 9" x 24pp. $30.00
04500-M1195ALKE- Catalogue- WONDER WORKER SHOE MACHINERY CO.,
Boston, MA. n.d. The party from whom we purchased this suggested a date in 1920s. After
careful examination, we think it probably dates around 1910 to 1915. Someone
familiar with the New England shoe industry could probably pinpoint it more closely. A
defiant dedication: "This catalog is dedicated to the United Shoe Machinery company.
Mainly through its Machiavellian methods the shoe manufacturers of the world have, for
years, been forced to pay enormous tribute (United charged a royalty for every pair of
shoes made on their machines. ed.) to the shoe machinery trust; a trust whose methods have
heretofore throttled all competition, and made one of our greatest industries (Oh!, that
it were still so!! ed.) subservient to the most complete monopoly in existence. For the
first time in the history of that trust, opportunity is presented to the manufacturers to
become free and independent owners of their own business." Contains about seventy
machines to perform every operation of shoe manufacturing. Very well
illustrated. High quality
catalogue- full flexible leathers bindings with gold embossed typography; gilt top page
edges, marbleized end papers, heavy coated stock pgs. Great piece of business history in a
fantastic format. Scarce. Some cover edge wear, otherwise excellent condition. 9" x
11" x 171pp. $165.00
00235-B0990EOKE- Catalogue- BENTINQUE DIRECT MAIL SHOPS.
Bentinque Ltd. Boston, 1914-15. Collars, lingerie, kimonos, baby clothes, scarves,
handkerchiefs, fans, lace, dolls, ruffles, aprons, linen, dressing table goods, dress
gloves, ostrich sets. Well illustrated w/half tones. Some cover soiling, neatly taped
spine, otherwise clean and very good condition. Coated paper. 6-3/4" x 9" x
40pp. $30.00
03470-M0295ECHE- Catalogue- INTERNATIONAL STYLES, n. p.,
n. d., ca 1916. Dealer imprint is H. L. Rood, "The Busy Merchant", Ashley
Falls, MA. Colorful little catalogue of men’s suite styles for Spring and Summer,
Card stock. Very good condition. 4" x 8" x 14pp. $23.00
04062-M0895LERC- Catalogue- TALBOT-LYNN,
Lynn, MA. 1919. High quality, artsy little hard back book entitled "THE
MAN." Line art after the manner of Charles Dana Gibson. "Arranged And Published
Under The Supervision of Our Tailors At Fashion Park." They made uniforms during WWI
and were using some good features of military cuts in civilian clothes. Each spread has
serviceman with a particular style garment: "The Seaman--at home he wears the
Trapley," or "The Major--at home he wears the Copley," etc., for some seven
different garments. Neat piece! Very good condition. 3-1/4" x 5-1/2" x 16pp. $43.00
06384-M0695KEEE- Catalogue- EDWARD E. STRAUSS
& CO., Chicago, IL. Autumn & Winter, 1919-1920. "The Big Merchant
Tailors" Edesco Tailoring System. Finest Made To Measure Clothes. Authentic Young
Men,s Fashions. Finest Selection. Edesco Woolens. Probably one of the largest dimensioned
catalogues we've ever offered. Filled with heavy poster sheets offering men's suits,
vests, overcoats, caps, etc. Illustrations appear on right hand page and suiting material swatches
appear opposite. All seem to be present except some of the vest swatches. Hundreds of
styles and materials. This type company "custom tailored" these fashions for the
local merchant's customers from measurements sent them with the order. This type
relationship is still alive and well. One is the Tom James Stores in major cities. This
chain is owned by a high school class mate of ours form the 1950s. Large hard cover, well
worn around edges, hinges cracked, but catalogue sound because of the way it is bound.
Some foxing throughout and a light damp stain in upper corner near back. Net weight is 15
pounds so it will probably ship at about 20 pounds. 16-1/2"x 22-1/2"x 64 heavy
poster pages. $200.00
04379-B0990CCLK- Catalogue- JOHN WANAMAKER,
NYC. Fashion Mail Order Catalog. S/S 1920. Fashions & shoes for ladies and
little girls. Beautiful color covers. Delightful styles during this period. Very good
condition. 8" x 10-3/4" x 96pp. $62.00
06095-M0198CUKO- Catalogue- J. A. SPEAR CO.,
200 W. Pratt St., Baltimore, MD. SPEAR'S SHOES, S/S 1920. Filled with men's,
women's and children's shoes in all styles, including high-button. Printed in brown and
black ink. Delightful! Front cover and first page have small 1/4" corner missing,
otherwise very good condition. 5-3/4"x 8-1/4"x 24pp. $68.00
04061-M0895LOLC-
Catalogue- HAYDEN COSTUME CO, Boston, MA. Ca 1920. Theatrical Costumes for the Professional and Amateur Stage.
Nearly ninety costumes depicted in character. Very nice graphics; some costumes
somewhat ethnically derisive. Very good condition. 5-1/2” x 8-1/4” x 24pp. $68.00
00509-B0990ACLK- Catalogue- UNITED AMERICAN
TAILORS, Chicago, IL. S/S 1921. Very large scrapbook type (hinged covers, cord
bound) catalogue and sample book of men's suiting. Recto is large scale chromolithograph
poster of models, verso contains material samples of suiting (About 10 per page, measuring
2-1/2" x 4½". Two are missing on page 10, one on page 22 and one on page 24). A
marvelous example of the art of catalogue making. Damped and deteriorated spots on some
pages in lower margin. Some scuffing and bug chews on covers. Some foxing. 14" x
18-1/4" x 28pp. Hardback. $125.00
03879-M0695ECEA- Journal- BROCKTON & SOUTH
SHORE SHOE MAGAZINE, Brockton Shoe Manufacturers Association, MA. Nov 1926.
Circulation was to 20,000 retailers and jobbers. There was a time when New England was the
center of shoe mfg for the world- unfortunately that time is no more. Most interesting and
well done magazine. Lots of ads, articles on merchandising, advertising, trends, backing
the Boy Scouts, Shoe Samples Before The Civil War, Competitive Pay, Brockton Store Uses
Radio Truck (neat picture of old truck with huge speakers), Oldest Active New England
Cobbler, much more. Some edge wear to cover, otherwise very good. 8-1/4" x
11-1/4" x 64pp. $32.00
05398-M0495EEUO- Broadsheet Flier- E. R. MOORE
CO., Chicago. ca late 1920s. "Manufacturers of Academic Caps, Gowns, and
Hoods, Gymnasium Apparel and Moore Togs for Girls." This particular piece offers
Choir and Pulpit Gowns and Choir Collars w/all shown on illustrations of people. Also photos of a
large church in Chicago and the choir arrayed in loft of church and crowd outside
building.
Two pictures have old vehicles in them. Very good condition. 8-1/2" x 11" x 4pp
opens to large center spread of 11" x 17". Order card inserted. $28.00
03795-M0695ESEE- Journal- DRESS ESSENTIALS,
The Haire Pub Co, NYC. May 1922. For merchants. Devoted to laces, embroideries,
veilings, dress trimmings, ribbons, handkerchiefs, women’s neckwear and the allied
lines. Merchandising articles, lots of ads. On coated stock paper. Very good condition.
10" x 13" x 50pp. $27.00
03633-M0295EAHH- Catalogue- BRADLEY KNITTING
CO., Delavan, Wis. Style Book F/W 1922-23. Dealer imprint is Marks-Higgins Co, El
Reno, Okla. Well done, colorful. All kinds of sweaters, coats, shawls, caps, socks,
gloves, pants, skirts for entire family. All shown on people. Over 100 styles shown. Small
lower margin chip, light vertical fold. 5-1/2" x 8-1/4" x 24pp. $38.00
03573-M0495EHKE- Broadsheet- CLEMENT CO.,
Chicago, IL. 1924. Large, colorful illustrations of models on coated stock paper.
Nine men’s suits one side and thirteen boy’s suits (all knicker style) on
reverse. All priced. (How about a 3-piece, all wool serge for $34.50!) Obscure archival
tissue repair to a couple of fold separations. Would frame and display nicely. 19" x
25". $30.00
06412-M0399ESEE-
Catalogue- GLOBE MFG CO., Pittsfield, NH. May 1928. Makers of Homespun
Overalls and Coats. "Selling To Stores By Mail." Blue denim and Otis
check overalls and coats (we called these jumpers) for men and boys, moleskin
and khaki pants, dungarees, hickory
strip and white overalls, work gloves. Price list and order blanks
still bound in. Priced by the dozen. Dark blue and red highlights. Very good
condition. 5-7/8"x 8-3/4"x 16pp. $56.00
04966-M0395EEHC- Sales Pak- LEBECK BROS.,
Nashville, TN. 1931. 3 pieces: 1) 8-1/2" x 11" x 4pp letter
w/nicely engraved head announcing Easter Sale of Silks to "preferred customers",
unfolds to large 11" x 17" broadsheet w/nicely stylized illustrated ad depicting
smartly dressed lady. Very good condition. 2) 3-3/4" x 9-1/8" circular
featuring fur collar coats. Corner bugged. 3) Original mailing envelope. Light
foxing. All. $18.00
01093-B0990Q- Catalogue- CHICAGO MAIL ORDER,
Chicago, IL, Flyer 'Y', Summer 1932. Sale Catalogue. The major mail order houses
made a practice of binding a few copies of each catalogue in hard covers for executives
and key people so that the piece would stand up to frequent use. The title of catalogue
and person’s name was stamped in gold on black leatherette boards. This is just such
an item. (Although this copy does not have them, in some cases, sales statistic forms
facing each page were also bound in.) Well preserved, colorful contents of ladies'
clothing. An important item for any collection! Excellent condition. 6-3/4" x
9-3/4" x 56pp. $75.00
06608-M0300EHEE- Catalogue- HARLEY WICKHAM CO.,
Erie, Pennsylvania. ca 1932. "Harley's Quality Breeches for Men and
Women." Six pieces: 1) 7-1/2" x 9" x 8pp, 2-color on coated stock
catalogue offering breeches, Chippewa boots, fishing hat, jodhpurs, riding coats, vests,
hunting coats, flannel shirts, wading vests and coats, rubber utility shirt, etc. Small
tear in edge has been repaired with archival tissue, vertical fold, ink notes in a few
places, otherwise very good. 2) a Bedford Cord cloth sample stapled to small card.
Very good. 3) another cloth sample of Cotton Twill. Very good. 4)
5-5/8"x 81/2" order blank with nicely engraved head of bird hunter and pointer. 5)
3-1/2"x 5-1/4" Application for Domestic Money Order. Very good. 6) unused
reply envelope. Very good. All. $38.00
03796-M0695ESEE- Journal- DRESSES,
Official Organ Of Associated Dress Industries Of America, NY & Chicago. Jun 1932.
Fashion forecasts with high quality photos of models, articles of general interest for
ready-to-wear industry. On coated stock paper. Very good condition. 9" x 12-1/4"
x 32pp. $18.00
03762-M0395EEHC- Broadside- NEWARK FAMILY SHOE
STORE, 316 Third Ave, Nashville, TN. ca 1935. Large graphics and typography in
vivid blue ink. Shoes for entire family. Folded self-mailer. Suitable for display. Light
stain on very edge, a few fold separations have been reinforced on back (do not show).
12" x 18". $33.00
05929-M1097ECEO- Brochure- DICKSON
JENKINS MFG. CO., Fort Worth, Texas. ca
1930s. A little die-cut piece with pop-up of outfitted lady. Advertises
their riding togs. "Sold in Chicago by
Carson Pirie Scott & Co." Orange/cream on heavy stock. Picture
of the D-J booth at "A Century Of Progress, Chicago, 1933." Almost
like new. 7-3/4"x 5" when opened. Rare little item.
$18.00
07017-M1102CAEAE-
Catalogue- BUTLER BROTHERS, St.
Louis. Mid-Spring 1934. “National
Wholesaler of General Merchandise”. NRA imprint. Butler Bros eventually
became Benjamin Franklin Stores. Comprehensive offerings of dry goods, clothes
for entire family, notions, buttons, garters, luggage, leather goods, large
selection of harmonicas, hair goods, sewing needs, umbrellas, silk hose,
bathing suits (nice accented color), much more. No glassware or toys in this
one. Unused reply envelope and order blank laid in, as well as a folded flyer
of handbags. Bad stain on lower free corner, especially last half of
catalogue. Some spine wear and edge chips. 9-1/2”x 13-1/2”x 172pp. $58.00
02899-M0794CUOK- Catalogue- BEN DOVE GARMENT
CO, Kankakee, IL, Book No. 511, S/S 1940. The Dove Style Book of Work and Sport
Clothes. Coveralls, shop coats, jackets, shirts, officer style caps, matching uniforms,
whipcord cavalry-style uniforms, rain and overcoats, collegiate jackets, ladies service
dresses and smocks; smocks for doctors, barbers, clerks, etc.; service uniform jackets,
vests and caps for dining room, tap room fountain; cooks, bakers and kitchen caps and
aprons. Clean wire bound catalogue with all material samples intact. 8-1/2" x
10-1/2" x 72pp. Also 12pp booklet "How to Make More Money With Dove Work
Uniforms" along with four reply envelopes and unused order pad with carbon intact.
Original bedraggled mailing envelope included also. Nice selection, coated stock. All. $84.00
03576-M0495EHKE-Catalogue- LANE BRYANT,
Indianapolis, IN. Summer 1942. "Money-Saving (fashion) Book for Stout Women
and Misses". Very well illustrated and very good condition. 8" x 10-1/2" x
58pp. $26.00
04221-M0995EEKL-
Fliers- HABAND CO., Paterson, NJ. Ca 1943. 4 pieces: 1 (Full
color envelope sized insert of the “Dundee” plaid tie. 2) Full color
envelope sized insert of a striped tie. 3) Envelope sized advertisement for
“2 Army ties” for a $1.00.
4) BR envelope (chipped and darkened). All. $8.00
07116-M0804EAEE-
Annual Report- JOHN B. STETSON CO., Philadelphia. 1947 Annual Report.
They did a little over 29 million dollars in 1947. Stiff covers with painting
by Melbourne Brindle (1906-1995) entitled “Chuck Wagon”.
His original illustrations sell for up to around $5,000 now. A quality
piece in very good condition. 6-3/4”x 9-3/4”x 12pp. $22.00
Pictures
06235-M0698EUEE-
Catalogue- L. L. BEAN, INC.,
Freeport, ME. Fall 1950. Many an
adventure has been planned while browsing the Bean catalogues. Portrait of Mr.
Bean on page 9. Complete and in good condition except an item has been clipped
from page 59/60. 7-3/4"x 9"x 94pp.
$38.00
06249-M0798LCOK-
Catalogue- RANCHMAN'S SUPPLY, Denver, CO. ca early 1950s. Combined with WESTERN
SADDLERY CO, also of Denver. Western clothes, hats, boots, saddles, tack, bits, spurs,
chaps, grooming equip, more. Light edge chipping on about three pages, otherwise very good
condition. 8-1/2" x 107/8" x 36pp. $58.00
00702-B0990EOEE- Catalogues- INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES, Mid
1950's. A thick 3-ring binder filled with many catalogues, product brochures, price
lists. Main sections include: Gloves; Clothing, Footwear & Safety Equipment; Tapes,
Janitor supplies; Mill supplies. Good condition. 8-1/2" x 11" x 1-1/4"
thick. $28.00
06110-M0495EEUA- Broadsheet- THURMAN'S MEN'S STORE,
Crossville, TN. ca 1950s. Folded mailer for men's shoes by Roblee. "Fall
Roundup" has western theme in illustrations and advertising copy. Lots of large, nice
art. 4-panel mailer unfolds to large 11"x 17" broadsheet. Excellent condition. $16.00
06248-M0798LCOK- Catalogue- MILLER STOCKMAN SUPPLY CO,
Denver, CO. Catalog No.95, Christmas 1953. Chock full of western clothing, boots,
belts, hats; hats by Stetson, Brown, Miller, Dobbs, more. Spurs, bits, rigging, chaps,
lariats, tack, saddles, more. Color accents. Excellent condition. 8" x 10-1/2" x
64pp. $64.00
06423-M0399EKEE- Catalogue- LUSTBERG, NAST & CO., NY,
NY. S/S 1954. "Buck Skein Joe" Sport Fashions. Catalogue for retailers.
Sports jackets and shirts of all kinds; point of sale, direct mail promotional materials.
Priced wholesale with suggested retail prices. Full color 11"x 17" coated stock
sale poster sample laid in (folded one time). Very good condition. 8-7/8"
x
11-3/4"x 32pp. .$32.00
06188-M0498CLEE- Catalogue- L.
L. BEAN, INC., Freeport, ME. Fall
1954. All the great products for which Bean
has become known. Picture of Mr. Bean with his famous shoe inside front
cover. Colorful covers. Excellent condition. 7-1/2" x 8-3/4" x
104pp. $58.00
01525-M0293ERUE- Samples- COATS & CLARK SALES CORP.,
NY, NY, 1956. "Boilfast" thread sample folder. Standard Colors For The
Fashion Trades: Dresses, Blouses, Skirts, Sportswear, Etc. 212 samples of actual thread
made up 3/8" x 9/16", all contained in double thickness folder. Bright and
clean. Cover has machine oil (?) stains. Four panel folder, 14" x 9-1/2"
unfolded. $30.00
06104-M0495EEUA- Broadside- THE TOGGERY, Crossville, TN. ca
late 1950s. "Cotton Belles by Seampruf make their exciting debut."
Illustrations of four lovely ladies in beautiful long slips of different styles making
their way down fashion runway. "As advertised in 'LIFE'". Coupon imprinted for
ordering by mail. Very good condition. 8-1/4"x 12". $14.00
01501-M0293ECEE- Catalogue- MANNY PRUSKAUER, Chicago, IL,
1958. Fur Fashions from this wholesale house. Retail prices with each item and
wholesale prices in back. Full range of coats, jackets, stoles, scarves, capes in mink,
muskrat, beaver, squirrel, lamb, raccoon, marten, etc. Many fur houses are now out of
business. These fur catalogues of past eras are becoming more collectible as a result of
our increasing aversion to adorning ourselves with the skins of other living creatures and
our fascination with the mores of our antecedents. Half-tones on coated stock paper.
Excellent condition. Still in old mailing envelope. 11" x 8-1/4" x 24pp. $29.00
01844-M0693EEOC-
SLANE HOSIERY MILLS, High Point, NC, 1959. A Progress Report of
Pioneer Hosiery Manufacturing since 1915. Well illustrated history of people,
machinery, plants, products. Heavy stock, very good condition. 11” x
8-1/2” x 20 pp. $18.00
06591-M1099ELEE- Catalogue- MILLER STOCKMAN, Denver, CO. Spring
1962. Cowboy and cowgirl clothes for all ages, square dancer clothes, belts,
moccasins, boots, saddles, tack, bits, spurs, repair parts, lariats, hats, Breyer (?)
animals, buckles, much more. Color and black and white. Cover has minor edge chips, otherwise very
good condition. 8"x 10-1/2"x 64pp. $28.00
00562-
Catalogue- MARSHALL FIELD & CO, Chicago,
IL, Christmas, 1974. ''Fashions of the Hour", accessories, house furnishings,
gifts. Full color. Heavy coated stock. Very good condition. 9-1/4" x 11-3/4" x
72pp. $38.00
00565-
Catalogue- MARSHALL FIELD & CO, Chicago, IL, Christmas,
1975. Fashions of the Hour, gift items, etc. Full color, heavy coated stock. Very good
condition. 9-1/4" x 12" x 72pp. $38.00
06114-M0595EERO-
Catalogue- TRIMINGHAM BROTHERS, LTD., Hamilton, Bermuda. 1976.
"Great Britain's (and Europe and Far East) best imports for men, women
and children." Fashions and gifts of the 1970s. (also hair styles!) Coated
stock, black & white half-tones. Very good condition. Inserted price list.
4"x 9"x20pp. $12.00
00568-
Catalogue- MARSHALL FIELD & CO, Chicago,
IL, Christmas, 1978. Fashions of the Hour, jewelry, clocks, etc. Full color, heavy
coated stock. Very good condition. 9-1/2" x 11-3/4" x 72pp. $38.00
06668-M0900ECUU- Catalogue- SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., No
place given. Western Catalog, 1978-1979. Full line of western fashions including
some square dancing dresses, jewelry, hats, belts, boots, saddles and tack, vet supplies,
grooming equipment, etc. A few small silver fish chews on cover edges, otherwise very good
condition. 8-1/4"x 10-7/8"x 47pp. $32.00
07227-M1206EEEE-
Catalogue- OLD PUEBLO TRADERS (ARIZONA MAIL ORDER CO.), Tucson, AZ. 1981.
Spring & Summer Sale. Ladies fashions of all kinds. Very good condition.
8-3/8”x 11”x 48pp. $14.00
Picture
06865-M0402ECLL- Catalogue- AVON FASHIONS, INC., Newport
News, VA. Super Sale 1982. Wide range of ladies’ clothing: dress, sports,
night, swim, shoes, etc. Very good condition. 8-1/4"x 10-3/4"x 46pp. $18.00
05591-M0297ECKS- Catalogue- BRIGHTS CREEK, Hamptom, VA. Fall
1985. A Collection Of Children's Wear. Colorful. Very good condition.
8-1/4" x 10-3/4" x 46pp.
$18.00
05592-M0297ECKS-
Catalogue- BRIGHTS CREEK, Hamptom,
VA. 1985-1986.
A Collection Of Children's Wear. Colorful. Very good condition.
8-1/4" x 10-3/4" x 46pp. $18.00
06825-M1117ECHL- Catalogue- L. L. Bean. Freeport, ME. Christmas
1987. Artist signed cover. 7-1/4" x 8-1/2" x 72pp. $24.00
06205-M0587EEE- Journals- SEW NEWS, The Fashion Magazine
for People Who Sew. Pub by PJS Publications, Peoria, IL. Oct 1987 thru Aug 1988
plus March 1989 (12 issues). Very large color tabloid in publishers bright yellow
plastic portfolio rod binder. Each is 11"x 15"x appx 60 to 90pp. Excellent
condition. All. $28.00 + $6.00 postage at Book Rate.
06876-M0402ECLL- Catalogue- SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., STYLE
Catalog, 1989, Vol.4. Clothing for family and nursery goods. Clear stain of front
cover. 8"x 11-1/4"x 458pp. $20.00
02051-M0993EE- Catalogue- SCOTCH HOUSE, San Francisco,
CA, n. d., ca 1990. The Scottish Collection. Items from Scottish and British Isles.
Golfing, beautiful ladies’ and men’s clothing and accessories, military regalia,
fantastic toy soldier collection in molded metal, Highland dress, bag pipes, heraldry,
stoneware, crystal, accent pieces, books, etc. High quality color on heavy coated stock.
8-1/2" x 11" x 28 pp. $22.00
03316-M1294EALC- Book- DENIM, AN AMERICAN LEGEND by Iain
Finlayson. Fireside book, Simon & Schuster, NY. Cprt 1990. Large, high quality
paperback with cover gate folds. Lots of photos. Excellent condition. 9-1/2’ x
11" x 128pp. $16.00
06096-M0696EEE- Catalogue- BURLINGTON'S HOME SHOPPING PVT.
LTD., Noida, India (near New Delhi). Vol.6, 1994-1995. They also have
"zonal offices in Bombay, Calcutta and Madras." "Printed, Published, Edited
and Owned by Mr. Nakui Kapur...". Colorful and well produced catalogue of ready to
wear for entire family, accessories, home merchandise, etc. Several very beautiful saris
as well as more western clothes of all kinds. Heavy coated stock. All text in English,
prices in rupees and paisas. Light handling soil. 8-1/4"x 10-3/4"x 125pp. $22.00
06796-M0600EEEE- Catalogue- SHEPLERS, Wichita. KS. Fall
1997. "The World’s Largest Western Stores & Catalog". Everything
western for men and women: clothes, boots, belts, buckles, accessories, etc. 8-3/8"
8-1/4"x 70pp. $14.00
06507-M0899EE-
Catalogue- BANANA REPUBLIC, Grove City, OH. Holiday Gift Handbook, 1998.
From Mall At Green Hills, Nashville, TN. Cashmere, suede, Italian Merino,
leather, robes and pjs, cozy sweaters, outerwear, cotton essentials, shirts
and sheer tops, at home goods, etc. High quality, color photography. Excellent
condition. 5-3/8"x 7"x 66pp. $14.00
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