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Eclectic nineteenth-century British scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0093-Item 0029
Abstract
This eclectically compiled nineteenth-century British scrapbook features collectible scraps of flowers, animals, children, birds, and work scenes; greeting cards; original ink, graphite, and watercolor artwork; material related to British royalty; scenes of famous British places and buildings; and numerous images from varied sources. Several items depict "exotic ethnics," such as a black woman, an "Indian," "Orientals," and "Arabs." Not all of the 36...
Dates:
approximately 1865-1890
Fred's nineteenth-century British album of scraps and greeting cards
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0093-Item 0039
Abstract
This nineteenth-century scrap album, apparently compiled by a British child named "Fred," contains colorful scraps of animals, children, British sailors in uniform, rowers, flowers, birds, and other decorative items. There are also a number of small printed images, Bible verses, and Christmas, New Year's, Easter, and birthday greeting cards. The cover of this album is embossed black and gold on red cloth in a Japonesque design of the Aesthetic Movement.
Dates:
approximately 1875-1885
Nineteenth-century British scrapbook of greeting cards
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0093-Item 0031
Abstract
This nineteenth-century British scrapbook of greeting cards bears a red leather cover embossed with black design and lettering, titled "ALBUM." The scrapbook album features Christmas, New Years, Easter, and Valentine greeting cards with most captioned with the year and name of the friend or relative who sent the card. There are some die-cut color images of flowers, children, and ladies. One series of nine collectible scraps illustrates "Snow White" and each of the scenes bears a narrative...
Dates:
1872-1879
Scrapbook of twentieth-century American valentines and greeting cards
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0093-Item 0037
Abstract
This early twentieth-century American scrapbook primarily contains greeting cards, many of which are valentines. Other card types include Easter, Christmas, and birthday. Only two cards had visible signatures.
Dates:
approximately 1903-1925