Shapes
lion, embossed Victorian die-cut scrap
A 10" x 4 3/4" embossed, die-cut Victorian scrap depicting a lion poised with a mean expression on his face. His right paw is in the water. The background has rocks, trees and vegetation. The condition is good. Reverse has scrapbook residue.
Price: $26.00
Catalogue,Fashion,Novelty
New York: E. Wells Sachett & Ranson, c1880s. A pair of souvenir catalogues especially designed to illustrate some of their numerous styles of trimmed and untrimmed bonnets and hats. The first is an 8 1/2" x 3" die-cut book in the shape of child with an illustration of a girl.....
Price: $250.00
scrap baby,embossed die-cut scraps
Two 5" embossed, die-cut Victorian scraps of toddlers. Â Each wearing a lacey& dress with blue ribbon. One smiling child is holding a rattle in her left hand and her right hand is to her lips. ;The other is curiously playing with a wooden toy.
Price: $24.00
scrap, mechanical valentine, die-cut valentine, victorian valentine
A grouping of seven (7) different embossed die-cut Victorian scraps of woman of refinement. Each measures 3" x 2" and is tastefully attired. Most are looking away. The gilt enhancing highlights hair, jewelry and neckline and provides an additional element of elegance. Condition: excellent.
Price: $60.00
British Monarch, Die-cut Scrap, British History
Eight (8) different approximately 12 1/2" x5" easel back chromollithograph Victorian scraps of British monarchy and royals. They are captioned as follows: Richard . (Coeur de Lion) 1189-1199 Anne Boleyn Wife of Henry VII 1533-1536 Queen Mary 1553-1558 Queen Elizabeth 1558-1603 Charles I. 1625-1649 Queen Ann 1702-1714 George III 1760-1820.....
Price: $600.00
Ephemera Publishing,Shape,Advertising & Promotion
Boston, Massachusetts: Bay State Card and Paper Co, c.1910. Printed and lightly embossed card, designed and die-cut into the shape of a barrel, advertising products sold by Bay State Card and Paper Co. of Boston: "This is a sample of our BARREL FOLDERS. Price, $14.00 per 1000, List". Second leaf.....
Price: $150.00
Illustration Art,Food & Wine,Victoriana
A three-part 19" x 11" charmstring style drop calendar for 1901.Each of the three ovals with thorny vine and rose border decoration a fine chromolithograph illustration of food and/or wine at center with four (4) calendar months. Accompanied by the verse Bounteous Gifts - May the gates of plenty, honor.....
Price: $135.00
Christmas Card,Pastoral
London: S. Hildesheimer and Co. Ltd., c.1880. An attractive die-cut Christmas greeting card in the shape of a scroll with ivy, depicting a wintry pastoral village scene in the background. Early ink inscription to verso: "With loving Xmas greetings from Livia to dear Mama". Measures approx. 4.5" by 5.5". Chromolithographed.....
Price: $32.00
Embossed, Die-cut, Stationers
New York, New York: Eagle Card and Paper, c.1900. A most attractive embossed card die-cut in the shape of an elegant slipper, advertising Eagle Card and Paper of New York. Measures approx. 4" by 1.5", verso blank.
Price: $50.00
Benevolence, Letter Carriers, Dance Card
Springfield [MA]: J. E. Shipman, 1894. 8 pp dance card die-cut in the shape of a mail box. Litho on orange stock covers. Ribbon binding. The order of dance includes sixteen dances. Seven dances were spoken for (written in pencil). Music by the Springfield Orchestral Club. Hosted by Branch No.....
Price: $85.00
Advertising, W.J. Austen & Co.
Oswego, New York: W.J. Austen & Co., c. 1878. This non-embossed card is advertising the Forest Flower cologne made by W.J. Austen and Co. The die-cut features a girl and a boy, each holding a based of flowers, standing around a large rendition of the perfume bottle. Meant to convey.....
Price: $65.00
Die-Cut,Corsets and Undergarments,Advertising to Women
Cambridge, New York: S. Fuller, 1880s. A die-cut advertising card for Dr. Warner's brand corsets, die-cut with an illustration a winged putto taking a nap in a corset on one side, and water lilies on the other side. Inside, Die-cut, chromolithographed bifolium card measuring approx. 5.75" by 3" Although there.....
Price: $150.00
Dance Card, Military, Social History
Bloomington, IND: The Hall-Cosler Co. Dance card in the shape and image of a military cadet, from the University of Vermont's Military Ball, held under the auspices of Scabbard and Blade Society at the University Gym, on November 10, 1924. Sixteen dances in the order of dance. Names penciled in.....
Price: $65.00
Medicine and Pharmaceuticals
Charleston, West Virginia: West Virginia State Pharmaceutical Association, 1908. Program for the second annual meeting of the West Virginia State Pharmaceutical Association, due-cut in the shape of a medicine bottle. Includes: a list of officers and committee members; a detailed schedule of events; and a list of speakers. Die-cut program.....
Price: $250.00
Fairs and Expositions, Michigan, Shapes, Decals
A 1 3/4" x 2 1/4" die-cut paper decal in the shape of a pumpkin promotes the Michigan State Fair, Aug. 29-Sept 7, 1919 and is captioned "Some Pumpkin" Reverse is blank. Presumably to be applied to an automobile windshield.
Price: $60.00
Christmas Card,Pastoral
England: c.1880. An attractive die-cut Christmas greeting card depicting a wintry pastoral river scene with a sailboat in the background, and birds on birch branches in the foreground. Mica flecked branches. Early ink inscription to verso: "B.J.M." Measures approx. 4.25" by 6". Chromolithographed, die-cut, embossed.
Price: $30.00
Die-cut, Book-shaped
[New York, New York]: E.B. Treat, c.1884. Chromolithographed die-cut in the shape of a book, advertising the book "Home Culture: An Aid to Social Hours at Home" by Thomas Hunter, first published by 1884 by E.B. Treat. Features the exact pictorial boards in this die-cut as used for the first.....
Price: $75.00
ABAA-HOLIDAY-2025,Viewbook, die-cut rose, Isle of Wight.
London England: Joseph Myers, [1860]. A die-cut souvenir viewbook in the shape of a pink rose with green leaves, folding out to display 28 steel-engraved views, most of the Isle of Wight and environs. Printed in black and white on both sides with exception of the rose on front and.....
Price: $250.00
Silver Lace Paper,Doves,Love
London: 1860s. An elegantly produced oblong 12mo valentine made from silver lace paper (2.75" by 4.25") with an oval chromolithographed scrap in the center. The scrap depicts two doves in flight visible through a frame of leaves and wildflowers. "Love" printed at foot. Verso blank.
Price: $85.00
Die-Cut,Illustrated Map
Marietta, Ohio: Marietta Chamber of Commerce, c.1927. Ephemera promoting Marietta, Ohio as a desirable place to move to and work, including a large folding illustrated map of the area and a photo book die-cut into the shape of one of Marietta's historic buildings. Marketed as "The most historic city west.....
Price: $225.00
Die-cut,Calendar,Cat
1907. 13 pp. calendar with heavy stock embossed chromolithograph covers die-cut in the shape of a cat. 1907 and circle of pansies at the base. Title page reads Calendar for 1907. Measures 2.25" by 1.5"
Price: $125.00
Die-cut,Calendar,Cat
London & New York: Nister & Dutton, 1907. 6 pp. calendar with heavy stock chromolithograph covers die-cut in the shape of a cat. Calendar is printed on the cat's red shawl and head scarf. Title page reads Calendar for 1910. Measures 2.5" by 1.5"
Price: $125.00
Die-cut Menu, Ballet, French
[France]: c.1910. An elegantly rendered embossed menu, die-cut in the shape of a pair of ballet slippers. Includes ten (10) dishes on the back including Salmon with cucumber, Beef tongue, and Vanilla cream. Measures approx. 4" by 1.75"
Price: $100.00
Watercolor,Miniature,Punch paper and die cuts
Original miniature watercolor depicting a small boat on a shore, against a mountain and lake background. On punch paper disc measuring approx. 2.5" by 3.5"
Price: $75.00