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A collection of historic menus, newspapers, and booklets from the late 19th to early 20th century, emphasizing cultural events and social causes.

Sunday World May 31st. | Library of Congress

Delmonicos. 1916. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. text. Menus. Rare Book Division

New York Sunday journal. February 2nd. 1896.. text. Posters. 1893 - 1897. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection

For sale here. The yellow book, contents of vol. IV, January 1895. , Reading, Books

The New York Sunday herald. March 8th 1896.. Wright, Charles Hubbard. Posters. 1896. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection

Booklet about a hostel for blinded soldiers and sailors. Document: Booklet about a hostel for blinded soldiers and sailors set up as a charity in March 1915. Catalogue ref: PIN 15/1054. Description: Mark Disability History Month from 16 November to 16 December. These two pages come from a booklet about St Dunstans Lodge, Regents Park, a hostel for blinded soldiers and sailors set up as a charity in March 1915. Men were taught different trades to try and make them economically independent. These included poultry-keeping, gardening, carpentry, typing and reading and writing in braille as well as the other trades outlined in the extract. There were social activities, and sports as well. The booklet comes from pension records about the treatment and training for the blind. telephony, london, blind

The ladies' home journal, September 1895 , Flowers

Harper's Christmas number | Library of Congress

The international studio, March 1897 , Birds, Flowers, Periodicals

Sunday World May 31st. | Library of Congress

Harper's September , Reading, Periodicals

New York Sunday journal. May 3, 1896.. text. Posters. 1893 - 1897. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection

Advertisement for The Yost Typewriter. Yosts were made by the Yost Writing Machine Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut. They were the invention of George Washington Newton Yost (1831 - 1895). From Th

The Cleveland Leader newspaper from Sunday, June 2, 1895, published between 1893 and 1897

Philadelphia Sunday Press: June 9, 1895 1895 George Reiter Brill American. Philadelphia Sunday Press: June 9, 1895. George Reiter Brill (American, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1867-1918 Florida). 1895. Commercial relief process. Prints

Front cover Father Knickerbocker making good Americans of the children of all nationalities. City History Club of New York. Magazine covers, Covers (Illustration). 1918. Irma and Paul Milstein Division of United States History, Local History and Genealogy

How many miles to Barley Bridge Three-score and ten. Can I get there by candle light Yes, and back again. Date: 1886

The century for Xmas , Children, Plum puddings, Periodicals

Harper's January | Library of Congress

Philadelphia Sunday Press: November 10th 1895 George Reiter Brill American. Philadelphia Sunday Press: November 10th. George Reiter Brill (American, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1867-1918 Florida). 1895. Commercial relief process and letterpress

Brochure, "Miss Margaret Mather under the management of J.M. Hill". 1884 - 1898. Clippings, Programs, Pamphlets. Billy Rose Theatre Division. Mather, Margaret, 1859-1898, Salvini, Alessandro, 1861-1896

All the World to Me,' 1893. Additional, 'Hy Do I Love Thee So Sweetheart' First line. Issued in 1893 by the National Music Company in Chicago. This piece is a score consisting of 6 pages and measures 34 cm. It falls under the categories of songs, couples, and love songs

Philadelphia Sunday press. Sunday, August 25, 1895.. text. Posters. 1893 - 1897. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection

Harper's September, Three Gringos in Central America, Richard Harding Davis, Mental Telegraphy Again, Mark Twain, The German Strugle for Liberty Poultoney Bigelow, The Evolution of The Cow-Puncher, Owen Wister, Arabia-Islam and the Eastern Question, .... Penfield, Edward, 1866-1925. text. Posters. 1895. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. United States, Reading

A sheet music cover for the song 'Dear College Chums,' published in 1898. The title is prominently displayed at the top, with additional titles listed below. The publication details note that it was issued in New York and London by Chas. K. Harris and Chas. Sheard & Co. The cover features themes related to college alumni and reunions, as indicated by keywords such as 'Songs,' 'Ex-convicts,' 'Death,' 'Taverns (Inns),' and 'Waltzes.' The document consists of 1 score with 8 pages, measuring 35 cm

New York Sunday herald. Oct 4th 1896.. text. Posters. 1893 - 1897. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection

Harper's October , Dogs, Periodicals

The Cleveland leader, Sunday April 26th, 1896. , Periodicals

Harper's February , Mailboxes, Periodicals

The Cleveland leader. Sunday, Feb.16, '96.. text. Posters. 1893 - 1897. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection

The inland printer, May 1894 , Angels, Periodicals

Footlights, a weekly journal for the theatre-goer. Philadelphia, October 10, 1896. ,

Perly-Cross, a novel by R. D. Blackmore. , Clergy, Books

The New York ledger, Easter 1895. , Angels, Periodicals

My Old Westchester Home Among the Maples, Additional, Green Room Fun, Additional, In an Old Westchester Village, Mid'st the Tow'ring Maple Trees, First Line of Song In My Old Westchester Home, Where Ev'ry Heart Was Kind and True, First Line of Chorus In My Old Westchester Home, 1899, New York, Publisher, Wm. B. Gray & Co., Songs, Westchester County (N.Y.), Truth, Reminiscing, Spies -- New York (State) -- 1780-1789, Honor, 4 p. ; 35 cm

Harper's February , Mailboxes, Periodicals

Harper's January , Periodicals

Harper's April , Periodicals

Hurd's writing papers and envelopes sold here. , Paper industry

New York herald. Sunday Jan 26th 1896.. text. Posters. 1893 - 1897. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection

The cover of a sheet music publication for the song 'You Got to Play Rag-Time,' issued in 1899 by M. Witmark & Sons. The publication features a bold title at the top, with additional titles listed below. The layout includes thematic elements related to ragtime music, such as musical notes and instruments, alongside cultural references. The document is printed on paper measuring approximately 34 cm in height and includes references to the cultural context of the song, including African American influences and the broader themes of music and social belonging. The publication's issuance locations include New York and Chicago

The New York ledger, Easter 1895. , Angels, Periodicals

Harper's October , Dogs, Periodicals

A musical score titled 'Pretty Little Maidens' Sea Trip,' issued between 1893 and 1894. The score measures 35 cm and includes six pages. The work is published by T.B. Harms & Co. and Francis, Day & Hunter in New York and London. The additional titles referenced are 'And those pretty little maidens who never had been on the blue' and 'Billy Brown he came to me just about a week ago.' The content relates to themes of ocean travel, disguise, and humor

Miss Berkley's Beau, from the Honest Library series (N115) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1896 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Trade cards/ booklets from the "Honest Library'" series (N115), issued in an unnumbered set of 25 in 1896 by W. Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. Each booklet consists of 16 pages of text and illustrations on a theme. Two other cigarette companies released the series in the same year, Gail & Ax (Navy Library) and Whitlock (Cheroots Library).. Miss Berkley's Beau, from the Honest Library series (N115) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. 1896. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)

A sheet music cover for the song 'When You Come Back to Georgia' from 1899-1900. The title appears prominently at the top, followed by the additional title 'There's a dear old gray-haired lady, with tear dimmed eyes.' The first line of the song is stated beneath the title, while the first line of the chorus, 'When you come back to Georgia you will find me true,' is also included. The sheet music was published in New York by Chas. B. Ward Music Publishing Co., spanning 4 pages and measuring 31 cm in height. The themes of the song include death, separation, and reminiscing.

The New York Sunday herald. Jan. 12th.. Wright, Charles Hubbard. Posters. 1895 - 1896. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection

History of civic services in the city of New York Police No. 1 : The rattle watch circa 1936.

Harper's Poster - March 1894 Edward Penfield (American, 1866-1925). Harper's Poster - March 1894, 1894. Lithograph on wove paper, Sheet: 15 13/16 x 11 7/8 in. (40.1 x 30.1 cm). American Art 1894

Harper's May , Birds, Trees, Periodicals

Pa Flickinger's folks.. text. Advertising, Posters. 1895 - 1911. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Publishing industry, Posters, American, Book & magazine posters

Scribner's for November.. Christy, Howard Chandler, 1873-1952. text. Posters. 1899 - 1906. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Book & magazine posters, Men , Clothing & dress , 1900-1909, top hats , 1900-1909

The New York Sunday press. Sunday, Dec. 15th. 1895.. text. Posters. 1893 - 1897. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection

Hotel McAlpin. 1919. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. text. Menus. Rare Book Division

The New York Sunday herald for Sept. 1st 1895.. Wright, Charles Hubbard. Posters. 1895. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection

Crystal Ball Room Royal York Hotel. 1944. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. text. Menus. Rare Book Division

T. Hill Mansfield's Capillaris for ladies toilet. It will give you a luxurient head of hair. T. Hill Mansfield's Capillaris for ladies toilet. It will give you a luxurient head of hair

Mr. Bunny - his book, for sale here , Girls, Jetties, Ships, Books

Advertisement for Philadelphia Sunday Press: April 7, 1896 1896 George Reiter Brill. Advertisement for Philadelphia Sunday Press: April 7, 1896. George Reiter Brill (American, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1867-1918 Florida). 1896. Lithograph

The July century , Paper lanterns, Periodicals

Giles' dyspepsia tablets.. text. Posters. 1895 - 1917. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Posters, American

The New York times. Sunday, Nov. 17.. text. Posters. 1893 - 1897. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection

Harper's August , Periodicals

Harper's 1897 , Reading, Periodicals

49TH ANNUAL DINNER held by BROOKLYN YACHT CLUB at POUCH GALLERY (OTHER PRIVATE;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1907. Rare Book Division

Just a Little Spray of Heather Bells,' published in 1899 by F.A. Mills in New York, features a cover that likely includes floral imagery and musical elements, reflecting themes of marriage and celebration. The title and additional details about the song suggest a lyrical focus on the beauty and sweetness of a wedding, symbolized by heather bells and village bells. The publication consists of 4 pages and measures 32 cm in height

International music and drama, Vol. 4, no. 11. text. Periodicals. 1916-02-26. Music Division

All the new 1902 wall papers. , Women, Older people, Wallpapers, 19th Century American Trade Cards

The modern gladiator, 1900. Additional, I'm a champion pug and I'm up to date. First line of chorus. Additional, In the days of old when knights were bol. First line., 1900., New York; Chicago; etc. Publisher, M. Witmark & Sons. Songs, Fighting, Knights, Writing, Quarreling, Waltzes, Musicals., 1 score (6 p.); 35 cm

Empress of Britain Canadian Pacific. 1936. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. Rare Book Division

Cover: The Inland Printer, The Easter Number. Artist: Anonymous, American, 19th century. Dimensions: Sheet: 11 7/8 x 8 7/8 in. (30.2 x 22.6 cm). Publisher: The Inland Printer Company (Chicago, Illinois). Date: April, 1896. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

The New York Sunday world. Sunday Dec 8th. 1895.. text. Posters. 1893 - 1897. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection

When will my darling boy return, Towne, T. Martin (composer), Kellogg, E. S. (lyricist), Root & Cady, Chicago, 1864., United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Songs and music, Popular music, United States, To 1901, Mothers and sons, United States, Songs and music, Popular Songs of the Day, Songs and Music, War and Conflict, Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877), Music associated with the Union side, sheet music

Nora Bell, 1899. Additional, Could I but win my Nora's love no other prize I'd seek (first line of song). Additional, Nora, Nora, I adore her, pretty Nora Bell (first line of chorus)., 1899., Chicago; New York. Publisher, Windsor Music Co. Songs, Women, United States, 1890-1899, Sexual attraction., 6 p.; 36 cm

Åkers stuffbruk's chronology.ur Carl Sahlin's mountain historical collection.

My Little Lady Bug, 1900., I've got a little gal dat I love to hug. Additional, My little lady bug., 1900., New York; Chicago; etc. Publisher, M. Witmark & Sons. Subject matter includes songs related to African Americans, interpersonal relations, man-woman relationships, and interpersonal conflict., 1 score (6 pages); 35 cm

Handy Letter Writer, from the Honest Library series (N115) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1896 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Trade cards/ booklets from the "Honest Library'" series (N115), issued in an unnumbered set of 25 in 1896 by W. Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. Each booklet consists of 16 pages of text and illustrations on a theme. Two other cigarette companies released the series in the same year, Gail & Ax (Navy Library) and Whitlock (Cheroots Library).. Handy Letter Writer, from the Honest Library series (N115) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. 1896. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)

English poster for 'Rowntree's Elect Cocoa', 1899, printed by Imprimerie Chaix, designed by William Nicholson (1872-1949) and James Pryde (1866-1941)., Paris., 1899. Lithographs with a blind stamp in the bottom right corner of each page, modeled on the first design in Volume 1

Pocket magazine 1896 , Periodicals

The spider and the fly, 1900. Additional, Kiss me goodnight darling. First line Think of the spider a man so false. First line of chorus., 1900., New York; Chicago. Publisher, Shapiro, Bernstein & Von Tilzer. Songs, Spiders, Mothers and daughters, Warnings, Betrothal, Waltzes, Desertion, Pathos, Death & burial., 1 score (6 p.); 35 cm

Kodak folding film wallet for photographs on Verichrome pan film, stamped with local chemist address where collection would have been made on a different day. Also showing the purchasers name, order number, size, pools of film, prints and price. Date: 1939

Book of Palmistry, from the Honest Library series (N115) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1896 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Trade cards/ booklets from the "Honest Library'" series (N115), issued in an unnumbered set of 25 in 1896 by W. Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. Each booklet consists of 16 pages of text and illustrations on a theme. Two other cigarette companies released the series in the same year, Gail & Ax (Navy Library) and Whitlock (Cheroots Library).. Book of Palmistry, from the Honest Library series (N115) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. 1896. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)

The title of the song is 'I've waited, honey, waited long for you,' published in 1899. The additional title is 'The Venus of all country girls in our united land, my sweetest little blossom whom of Cupid I demand.' The song features themes of emigration and immigration, interpersonal relations, and courtship during the 1890s. The song was issued in New York by publisher Hugo V. Schlam and consists of 6 pages, measuring 34 cm

The journal, next Sunday, February 23 , Axes, Cherry trees, Periodicals, Washington, George, 1732-1799

The Boston Sunday herald. April 19th 1896.. text. Posters. 1893 - 1897. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Children and adults

Florence LaBadie. Locke, Robinson, 1856-1920. Clippings. Billy Rose Theatre Division. LaBadie, Florence, 1888-1917

The inland printer, July 1895 , Periodicals, Traver, C. Warde Charles Warde, 1880-

Childs. 1932. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. text. Menus. Rare Book Division

What is a Home Without Love, Additional, One Night Alone in a Mansion, Additional, What is a Home Without Baby, 1900, New York; Chicago; etc., Publisher, Chas. K. Harris, Genre Songs, Wealth, Moral and Ethical Aspects, Bittersweet, Waltzes, Mothers & Children, Man-Woman Relationships, Desertion, Runaway Wives, 1 score (8 p.); 35 cm

Harper's August , Reading, Periodicals

On snow-shoes to the barren grounds.. text. Advertising, Posters. 1896. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Publishing industry, Posters, American, Book & magazine posters

Husqvarna Weapon Factory Chronology.ur Carl Sahlin Mountain History Collection.

'The British Printer - advert', 1916. Artist: Unknown.

Dolly Dillenback.. text. Advertising, Posters. 1895 - 1911. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Publishing industry, Posters, American, Book & magazine posters

I'm still up to my old pursuits. No time to write , Chasing, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The hickory limb.. text. Advertising, Posters. 1895 - 1911. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Publishing industry, Posters, American, Book & magazine posters

Women's edition - The Press Thanksgiving eve, Nov. 27th 1895 / / Marianna Sloan. | Library of Congress

My Sunflower Sue, 1900. Additional titles include 'I'd got a job a' tending to de flowers' and 'I loves yo',' the first line of the chorus. Issued in 1900, published by M. Witmark & Sons in New York and Chicago. The piece encompasses themes such as Songs, Flowers, African Americans, Betrothal, Love songs, and Man-woman relationships. The score consists of 1 score (6 pages) and measures 35 cm

When the Harvest Days are Over (Jessie Dear),' 1900. Additional titles include 'Near the Fireside So Cheerful' and 'When the Harvest Days are Over, Jessie Dear.' Issued in 1900 by Shapiro, Bernstein & Von Tilzer, New York and Chicago. The score consists of 6 pages and measures 35 cm. Themes include songs about death, reminiscing, sadness, betrothal, and man-woman relationships

Movie theatre in Hillsboro, sandwichboard advertising an appearance by Evelyn Frechette, North Carolina, photograph by John Vachon, April, 1938.

Vintage Book Cover. Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne 1870s

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