This advertisement for the Woolson Spice Co. offered the photo in a larger size for clipping coupons.[Girl's Chin is from scanning light].

France: 1901. Background Information:Loches is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France.It is situated 29 miles (47 km) southeast of Tours by railway, on the left bank of the Indre River.The town, one of the most picturesque in central France, lies at the foot of the rocky eminence.....

Issued as part of Accurate’s architectural detailing system, this trade sheet functioned as a working template for builders and draftsmen, showing standardized profiles for door and window weatherproofing systems in use during the interwar period. Accurate Metal Weather Strip Co., a leading supplier to both commercial and residential builders, regularly.....

Clayton, New York: The American Boat Line.

Arthur Rackham’s The Night Before Christmas is significant for its enchanting illustrations, which infused Clement C. Moore’s classic holiday poem with whimsy and magic. Known for his atmospheric style, Rackham was a leading early 20th-century illustrator, and his interpretation of this story has become iconic. His unique blend of detailed.....

Birds — 1992 Wall Calendar. Square wall calendar with twelve full-color wildlife photographs (cardinal cover; monthly images include owl, flamingos, hummingbird, egret, toucan, penguins, etc.).

Vauxhall sold passenger cars, electric and light commercial vehicles under the Vauxhall marque, and formerly sold vans, buses, and trucks under the Bedford Vehicles brand. Vauxhall had been the second-largest selling car brand in the UK for more than two decades.

Historical Significance--This brochure represents a fascinating intersection of four distinct tourism histories.(1) It documents the 'Seabreeze' era of Daytona history when the beach was world-famous as an 'Automobile course' for land-speed records.(2) The 'Ask Mr. Foster' stamp connects the item to Ward G. Foster, whose St. Augustine travel agency became.....

Historical Significance:This brochure documents a pivotal transition in Daytona Beach history.[1][2] The 'Second' Hotel Clarendon (built 1911 after the 1909 fire) was the premier hostelry of the area, known for its 'fireproof' brick construction in an era of wooden hotels. The stamp 'Harrington Mills, Pres.'[3] dates this specific copy to circa.....

This tinted-color postcard, dating to around 1900, depicts La Sophie, a showgirl or performer from the French cabaret and music hall scene of the Belle Époque.Postcards like this were popular souvenirs, celebrating Parisian entertainment culture, including cabaret, vaudeville, and café-concert performers. The image typically highlights elaborate costume, theatrical pose, and.....

New York: Harper's Weekly, 1890. 11 different view of Los Angeles: 1.    Lawn on Figueroa Street, 2.    The Crocker Mansion, 3.    Typical House, 4.    Smothered in Roses, 5.    The Plaza and the Mission Church, 6.    Palms on San Pedro Street, 7.    View on Spring Street, 8.    Avenue of Palms, Longstreet.....

Germany: Norddeutscher Lloyd, 1938. Folded Card Stock. Background Information:The SS Columbus, was a German ocean liner laid down before the start of World War I. The vessel was originally to be named Hindenburg. However, her then-sister, originally named Columbus, was handed over to British government and then sold to the.....

Easter postcards from 1900–1910 remain among the most collectible holiday issues, especially those depicting chicks and seasonal flora rendered in high-quality chromolithography. Their gentle humor, soft palette, and celebratory themes make them perennial favorites with both general postcard collectors and holiday-specialty buyers.Subjects: Easter; Holiday Greetings; Chicks & Farm Imagery; Early.....