Paper industry
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Carpenter Paper Company cabinet and paper samples
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0770
Abstract
Incorporated in 1890, the Carpenter Paper Company was the first paper warehouse in Omaha, Nebraska. The Carpenter Paper Company cabinet and paper samples consist of approximately ninety booklets and sample books of envelopes, writing paper, and cardboard dating between 1900 and the 1920s, and the coabinet which housed these materials.
Dates:
approximately 1900-1920s
Philadelphia distributors' paper sample books
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0904
Abstract
The Philadelphia distributors' paper sample books collection consists of forty-two sample books likely produced between 1900 and 1960. The collection contains samples ranging from paper covers to typewriter, blotting, and gummed papers. Each book typically contains papers in multiple colors, weights, and finishes. While the manufacturers are located in New England and the Midwest, the distributors (when identified) are all based in Philadelphia. One of the manufacturing companies is the...
Dates:
circa 1900-1960