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Handbill for amateur photography in easy lessons, Scovill Manufacturing Company, 419 and 421 Broome Street, New York, June 1882

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Collection Type

  • Ephemera

Date

1882-06

Location Note

Ephemera: Trade Cards and Advertisements

GUSN

GUSN-195522

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Description

The handbill is from the "Brooklyn Advance," June 1882. It advertises the "amateur outfits and photographic supplies" available from the Company for upwards of $10. The bill is illustrated with a female photographer standing behind a tripod.

Details

Descriptive Terms

advertising
business (commercial function)
photography
amateurs
handbills
advertisements

Additional Identification Number

DigitalID 000633
AccessID 868
Other identifier HNEDID-000633

Physical Description

1 handbill ; 10 x 6 3/4 inches

Collection Code

EP001

Collection Name

Ephemera collection

Reference Code

EP001.01.090.01.01.001

Acquisition Type

Gift

Date Notes

June 1882

Image Dimensions

10 x 6 3/4 (HxW)(inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Walter K. Watkins, March 20, 1934.

Places

New York City (New York state)

Record Details

Originator

Scovill Mfg. Co. (Manufacturer)

Material Type

handbills
advertisements

Other Organizations

Scovill Mfg. Co.

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Ephemera: Trade Cards and Advertisements

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