Antique Agents’ Circular and Price List, W.H. Chidester, New York
Promotional broadside from W.H. Chidester, described as Agents' Headquarters for Newly Patented Articles of Real Merit, Novelties, Notions, Books, and Other Miscellaneous Supplies. This phrase appears at the top of one side; the reverse is printed with the company name and New York address.
Features mentions of awide range of curious and patented items, including:
– "Fiery Snakes from the Eggs of Pharaoh’s Serpents"
– "P.T. Barnum brand Elastic Straps and Buckles for Pants, Vests, and Drawers"
– Prairie Whistle
– Yosemite XX Gold Pen
– Grease Extractor
– Ventilated Garter
– Webster Patent Button-Hole Workers
– Lehr’s Improved Needle and Worsted Threader Combined
– Armstrong Watch
– Golden Fountain Pen
– Curling Cream
Testimonials within the text are dated 1873; item itself is undated.
Format: Single sheet of newspaper-weight paper, printed both sides
Size: 12-5/8" x 16"; folded at some point to approx. 6-1/4" x 5-1/2"
Condition:
Shows pronounced fold lines, stains, bends, creases, and tears (some long); considerable wear at edges, corners, and along fold lines, including chips and nicks. Fold lines do affect readability and overall display. The paper is fragileIt has an old paper odor.
Note: It will be mailed folded along existing lines.
Old paper items often carry traces of their long lives and previous homes. They may have been subjected to various conditions over time, including exposure to odors, dust, or storage in places like attics and basements.
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