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e-list No. 28
Eclectibles
Miscellany: Albums,
Politics, Lace Laundry
& Of Course the
Children
It’s all about the Children…
Eclectibles
Sheryl Jaeger & Ralph Gallo
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Albums & Journal
1. [Occupied Japan] [Prostitution] [Gion District] [WWII]Mack D. Brock Photo Album: I
Corp Solider during Occupation of Japan; An album created by Mack D. Brock,
stationed in Kyoto, Honshu, Japan, 1946.
A photo album with over 70 photographs taking during the occupation of Japan ranging
from August 1946 to Christmas of that same year. The album itself has no publishing
marks, but the embroidered scene on the cover of a Japanese outdoor theme suggests
that it was originally purchased in Japan. All the images are held in place by photo
corners, and there is only missing photograph.
There several pictures of the Brock’s superior officers but most are either of his bunk
mates or of scenes around Honshu. Of note are several pictures of Japanese orphans on
Christmas outside of the Red Cross building. There are also pictures of Brock and his
fellow soldiers having Christmas Dinner in the mess hall. Throughout the album there
are numerous street scenes filled with the local Japanese people, there is even one of a
Japanese monk. Several pages of the album are full of pictures from Japan’s Gion
District, otherwise known as the Red Light District. There quite a few pictures of
humorous signs, either advertising the district or attempting to ensure that no soldier
entered it. For example, there is a photo from inside the Grand Kyoto Cabaret (obviously
the signs attempting to deter Brock did not work) that states: “Soldiers Remember!!!
Public displays of affection by men in uniform towards the women of any nation are in
poor taste.” Other images in the album are from when Brock was able to visit other parts
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of Japan, including Mt. Fuji, Mt. Hai, and a zoo. Measures 11 1/2" x 9". (#26009100)
$550.00
2. [Friendship Albums][Autograph][Sketches & Watercolors] [Women's History]
Friendship Album for "Lillie" 1884-1889 with Sentiments and Autographs cut from
other documents, watercolor sketches and more, Philadelphia PA & Wilmington DE;
A friend of Lillie took the album to enjoy a winter in Florida....
A 5" x 8” hard cover album with gilt stamp embossed cover with applied lithograph.
The first 10-15 pages are autographs/signatures cut from correspondence and applied to
the album. A majority of the remainder of the album is signatures with dates and
location; a few have standard autograph album sentiments. One page of note is from
Miss C. C. McLean who writes to Lillie "Your autograph album has enjoyed a winter in
Florida and could it speak, it would say man pleasant things of this quaint old city..."
Another quote reads" Women always find their bitterest foes among their own sex".
Additionally, there are six (6) drawings, mostly watercolors. (#24020462) $325.00
Cover wear; some pages separated from block.
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3. [Merchant Ledger] [ Account Book] [ Day Book] [ Business History] [ Social History] An
Account Book of Benjamin Clark, Exeter, MA 1824-1130; Provisions Merchant - all
types.
A 7 3/4" x 6” approximately 50-page ledger or day book with marbled paper cover. A
day book or account book with additional informational entries on local events. Entries
begin with the driving of various named cows, followed by Benjamin Clarks tax bills for
1824. Mr. Clark is merchant of all things... Ledger entries begin with a credit for 30
pounds of old iron left with me when I bound his wheels. Followed by information on
cheese and potato sales and other food products including 'veel'. Includes ales of
timber, pork and lamb, calf skin, buttons, ribbon, etc. Also includes periodic weather
reports Oct 12, 1828 "this morning there is a white frost this is the first frost that I have
seen this fall". Additionally, he would credit debtors for “a day's work". One page is an
Account of What I have received this year 1830", listing the butter and cheese he
received by date including dates and amounts and costs for the entire year; with a
second page dedicated to corn and potatoes and livestock. Additional yearly accounts
for 1828 and 1829. An upside down entry on the inside back cover reads "Monday, Dec.
28, 1829 uncommonly warm. (#201281235) $150.00
Moderate wear; one leaf detached but present.
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4. [Love and friendship] [ tokens of affection] [ albums and journals] Souvenir Album:
Written by husband and wife Joseph and Susan Miller 1855-1860 w Watercolor
drawings and punch paper bookmark love token. Thornton IA.
J.C. Riker NY. A brown gilt stamped album of what appears to be Jesus and "the woman
at the well" on front cover and large lidded ewer on the back cover. Five full page
engravings depicting somber scenes of people and places. The album begins with a
Preface and an array of writings by Joseph including Apostrophe ot my Happiness, The
Nice House Keeper, The Highland Chief, The Out-going and In-coming Year (1855-56).
This is followed by a single entry from his departing cousin in 1857. This is followed by
the Inaugural Address of the President Of the New Paris Congress. The next entry is by
Susan and surrounded by a hand drawn watercolor floral wreath or eternal ring of
flower. Also includes two full page floral drawing by Susan. In addition, Susan has
added little watercolor floral spray in the upper right corner of Joseph's writings. On the
Preface page she penned "Susan Miller Joseph Miller" beneath the floral display.
Interfoliata includes a pressed dried flower and a punch paper and ribbon bookmark
with "Forget me not Joseph" cross stitched on the punch paper. Measures 7 3/4" x 6"
(#24020489) $600.00
Moderate wear; top and bottom portion of back strip lacking; edge wear on covers.
5. [Albums and Journals] [ Women's History] [ Social History] [ Popular Culture] Louise
Perrett and Sarah K. Smith The Girl Graduate - Her Own Book with Original Box,
Lillian Ann Gibbins, St. Elizabeth Academy, June 11, 1926.
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Reilly and Lee Co. Chicago. 190 pp. blind and gilt stamp purple suede cover book titled
The Girl Graduate - Her Own Book with its original box. A printed book for a young
woman to complete with her own remembrances. Art Nouveau influenced illustrations
throughout, with decorative elements and captions on each page. Includes information
on Class color, photographs, autographs, the Teacher, Class Prophecy, Her Invitations,
Programmes, Press Notes, Jokes and Frolics, Baccalaureate Sermon and Miscellaneous.
Approximately 2/3 of the content is complete with some information in most sections.
Not a black and white silhouette paper cut of Lillian in the Call Photographs section
news clippings, pressed flowers, lots of invitations and a crepe paper umbrella party
favor with her name affixed. Measures 9 1/2" x 6". Box wear; book in fine condition.
(#250162331) $250.00
Collections & Archives
6. [Collections & Archives] [ Professional Archive] [ Girl's School] [ History of Education]
A professional archive of Ingleside School, New Milford, CT. Related records and
programs from events and correspondence and personal items probably belonging to
Miss Ellen B Van de Water (1868-?), who was the Head Mistress of the school.
Predominantly 1900-1914.
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4 business/calling cards
music
o recital books 1911-1913 (song/piano/musicale)
o class song with handwritten marching song sheet
o Alumnae song book with hand written flowers to coordinate with the
verse
portrait of man
financial records, 1867-1913
o estate records
o school payment out, payment in worksheet
o receipts-most labelled with the name Miss Ellen B Van de Water which
list personal items such as shampoo and wave, soap, Epsom salts, etc. possibly ordered for girls at school
o magazine subscription receipts
o 1867-1893, unrelated personal papers include tax receipts for Enos M
Gray
school administration records, 1911-1914 and no date
o blank “Ehrenplan card report” and description of what the Ehphren
school government system is
o constitution and booklet relating to the Ingleside League
o a brochure on the Ingleside Bungalow Company (part of the Ingleside
League)
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o constitution of The Masquers (the school dramatic group)
o handwritten list of courses
o typed list of textbooks for each course
o a Weantinaug list of house rules
o bound courses of study booklets
o 1911 and 1913 graduation programs
o 1913 field day program,
 a catalog book for the school which includes all information regarding the
school-semesters, courses, buildings and layout, staff, goals, rules, costs, etc.
 correspondence addressed to Miss Ellen Van de Water, 1910-1913
o wedding invitation, Location-Japan
o letters from family and past students and/or staff
o a request for information regarding school administration
 Leather book with birthdays and anniversaries
 “Two Stories of Travel” by Daniel S Jones, printed bound diary
 death notices of Mrs. William Dimon Black and Emily Bull Sanford
 Two writings, a sermon and a memorial address written by Rev. George R Van
de Water, D.D., one inscribed “To Mother G.R.V.” (George is the brother of
Ellen)
(#24000678) $350.00
Ingleside School in New Milford, Ct was established by Mrs. William Dimon Black (Sarah Sanford) in
1890. Originally named Mrs. Blake’s School for Girls, Black renamed it and created a popular, well
respected school. After Black’s death in 1910 the school declined and closed in 1914. Its location is
currently the home of Canterbury boarding school.
Historical Memorabilia
7. [Printing and Publishing] [ Advertising] [ Maine State Agricultural Society] Large
Format Advertising Trade Card - Lakeside Press,
(Engravers, Printers, Lithographers, Book-binders)
Portland, ME printed in Half-tone. A 6" x 8 1/2"
advertising trade card promoting Lakeside Press.
The front depicts a half-tone reproduction of a
poster heading made and presented by the company
for the Maine State Agricultural Society. The
narrative on reverse highlights the company’s
engravers, printers, lithographers and book-binders. Light corner bend. (#26000963)
$100.00
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8. [Silhouette][ Watercolor][ Textiles][ Historical Memorabilia] Four (4) Portrait Miniatures
of German Linen Weavers.
Each of the four is a silhouette profile of an individual linen weaver with penciled
inscriptions identifying each by name and with the profession of linen weaver. Dated
1853, 1854, and 1855. The fourth is undated. Speculation is that these may have been
given as an annual honor or acknowledgment for service. Largest measures 4” x 4 ¾”.
Housed in heavy board and glass self-frame. Two corner cracks on one glass.
(#22013123) $1,000.00
9. [Correspondence][ Historical Memorabilia][ Social History] A collection
Correspondence written to John Ewing Risley (1843-?), attorney Indiana/New York,
minister to Denmark by political colleagues from 1863-1868 with references to
Abraham Lincoln and more. The majority of the letters were written by John Dowling,
with others by Thomas Dowling, Thomas Akers, Ballard Smith, and possibly P.D.
Roddey. The letters discuss politics, the Democratic Party, secret societies, Sons of
Liberty, financial requests, freedom of press, and newspapers. Authors are anti-Lincoln
and encourage being an “excellent democrat”.
The letters reference many prominent figures such as Abraham Lincoln, General Hovey,
Harry Dodd, Voorhees family members, General Carrington, Luke Lea, and Paris C.
Dunning.
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Highlights of the John Dowling’s letters:
 show his animosity for the government and organizations, “I always differed
with my friends about the utility of those secret societies, although they are in
some degree necessary to counteract the States armed Union leagues,”
 he mentions being told that he will be arrested for treasonous ideas, threats of
military interference by General Hovey; whom he describes as being a drunk on
both whiskey and his sense of power,
 he discussed his displeasure with Abraham Lincoln
o “Lincoln’s proconsular military rule in Indiana” and “the idea of
reelecting Lincoln after such a failure in every part of his Administration,
and in the face of his usurpation and tyranny, and violation of every
principle of State and individual rights, is incompatible with any sort of
respect for the virtue and intelligence of the people.”
o “Of course, except my political oppugnation of the hypocritical and lying
administration of Praise-God Barbones Lincoln & Co., they contain
mothing which I am afraid to have seized even in a den of spies, but then
they punish their political victims without trial, and when they have
satisfied their malice then let them loose!”
Dowling hoped to buy the Terre Haute Journal newspaper but the owner, Grafton
Cookerly, was selling for twice as much as Dowling believes it to be worth.
There are notes of financial concerns; Thomas Akers mentions that Risley’s bill has not
been paid. Ballard Smith feels that Terre Haute has become “abominally stupid” and he
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will soon be a farmer. He also discusses business and lists the accounts he has received
and credited. Total of 12 letters, all in original envelopes with cancelled U.S. postage
stamps. For a complete transcription of the letters click HERE . (#24000396)
$1,600.00
John Ewing Risley, born 1843 in Indiana, completed his schooling in and passed his bar in 1860 in Terre
Haute then moved to New York in 1864 where he “hung out his shingle.” Risley married Mary Caroline,
the sister of Senator Daniel Voorhees. He lived in New Jersey and New York. From 1893-1897 he was the
‘Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary’ for Denmark. Risley was accused of having
connections with the Sons of Liberty organization, accused of going to New York to purchase arms and
omitting any written details of the transaction so as to keep the money. He was also accused of being a
“Copperhead” (Democrats in Northern States opposed to Civil War). Risley denied all accusations.
John Dowling (1808-1878), born in Ireland and came to America in 1818. He was thirteen was
apprenticed to the printing business. In the early 1830’s he moved to Terre Haute, Indiana to work with his
brother Thomas at the Wabash Courier. He later started the Terre Haute Express, served as a
representative for Vigo County from 1846-1847, in the office of superintendent of public printing in 1852,
and as a clerk for the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Thomas Dowling (1806-1876), served in the Indiana House of Representatives from 1836-1849 as a
Whig member. He was a newspaper publisher, served on the Terre Haute City Council and as a
commissioner for Vigo County.
Thomas Akers (1828-1877), was an attorney in Ohio where he was born and studied law. He moved to
Kentucky to become a teacher, later becoming a professor of mathematics and moral philosophy. He later
served as a “know nothing” seat filler in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Ballard Smith (1821-1866), a lawyer and circuit judge who served in the Indiana House of
Representatives from 1855-1857, ending as the speaker of the house. He served in the Union Army in the
Civil War. His 2 letters are dated 1864.
The last author does not have a clear signature but is possibly P. D. (Philip Dale) Roddey (1826-1897),
Brigadier General in the Civil War. Roddey, originally opposed to succession, organized a Calvary and led
the Battle at Shiloh. After the war he became a cotton broker.
Social History
10. [Dance Card] [ Food & Wine] [ Fraternal] Dance Card with Embossed Basket, Grand
Reception of the Liquor Dealers, Brewers and
Bottlers Beneficial Association of Philadelphia,
Academy of Music, March 29th, 1875. A 4 3/4"
x 3 1/4" dance card with deeply embossed picnic
basket on the covers with the letters LDBBBA
(Liquor Dealers, Brewers and Bottlers Beneficial
Association) at the base of the basic. There are 30
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dances in the Order of Dance followed by Supper in the Foyer. Silk string tie with tassel
for attaching to wrist or chatelaine. (#26002126)
$55.00
11. [Catalogue] [Fashion] [Novelty] Die-cut Hat Catalogue - Ladies and Children's Hats.
H. O'Neill & Co., New York. E. Wells Sachett & Ranson. New York c1880s.
An 8 1/2" x 3" die-cut book in the shape of child with an illustration of a girl on the front
cover and a boy on the back. The cover is lightly embossed. A souvenir catalogue
especially designed to illustrate some of their numerous styles of trimmed and
untrimmed bonnets and hats. Fall and Winter. The department store also features a full
line of clothing accessories and household products not included in this catalog. Each
page has an illustration of an individual wearing a trimmed hat and a second
unadorned hat. Each with a model number. c1880s. Published by E. Wells Sachett &
Ranson, NY. (#25026125)
$150.00
12. [Women's History] [ Business History] [ Women's Work] Business Card - Mrs.
Meudekin's Lace Laundry, Window Shades a
Specialty, Chicago, ILL c1900. A 2" x 3 5/8" business
card for -Mrs. Meudekin's Lace Laundry, 587
Wentworth Avenue, part of Hawthorne's Laundry,
Chicago ILL. Window Shades a Specialty. Decorative
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device accent "Lace Laundry" giving it a particularly feminine touch. Reverse is blank.
(#26008123) $80.00
13. [Mourning][Social History][ Business History] Business Card for Dealer in Mourning
Goods, Newburgh NY, printed on black stock with silver lettering. A 2 3/8" x 4 3/8"
business card printed on black stock with
silver ink. It is for D. P. Kelley, Dealer in
Mourning Goods. Also, a full assortment of
English, French and American Dry Goods. 93
Water Street, 3rd Door, North of Orange
Hotel, Newburgh NY. c1860s. (#26014239)
$60.00
14. [ Women's History] [Politics] Ticket – National Democratic Convention, Admit the
Bearer to Seats Reserved for Ladies. Cincinnati OH 1880.
A 2 5/8” x 4 ½” card stock ticket with an image of an American Eagle and Shield at left
and decorative borders. The reverse reads “National Democratic Convention. All in
artistic printing. Although not dated this is believed to be from the 1880 convention as it
was acquired with a number of other political materials dating from the late 1870s and
to 1880. The materials originated in Kentucky. Susan B. Anthony addressed this
convention with a plea for women's suffrage. (#26011122) $650.00
15. [Well Wishes] [ Popular Culture] [ Dream Analysis] Vintage Get Well Card with a
"Dream Book" to Cheer You Up.
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Hallmark. c1960s. A French-fold 5 3/4" x 5” get well greeting card with an image of a
contently sleeping bear in a hospital bed. Within is a "Dream Book" tucked into a slit.
A charming 12 pp book of wit and whimsy. Each interpretation is accompanied by a
relevant image of the little bear with an explanation. "To dream of a banana is a sign
you're slipping!", To dream of a muffler (scarf) indicates you are all wrapped up in
something (Probably the covers). And so it goes... (#26015268)
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It’s all about the Children
Materials in this section will always be about the children…
16. [Child Development] [Gender Roles] [Relating to Books] [Paper Dolls] [Mystery][Girl
detective] Here's Trixie Belden (Girl Detective) - 4 Cut-out Dolls.
Whitman Racine, Wis. 1956 An 11" x 10 uncut paper doll book featuring Trixie Belden
and her pals Mart, Jim and Honey. 6 pp with heavy stock covers with 4 punch-out dolls.
Costumes reflect 1950s fashons for "sophisticated" or precocious adolescents.
(#26016238) $110.00
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17. [Educational Game] [ Magicians] [ Learning to Multiply] Tallyit - Fun with Numbers Image of Magician standing on Cards tossing "Tally
Totals" in the Air. The Maxim Games Co. New York
City 1945 A 6 1/4" x 4 1/4" litho on pressed board box
with a similar number of discs. The cover illustration
implies math can be magical. The box sides boast -age
8 to 80 play TALLYIT - an educational game. The
cards have images of the discs on the front and
multiplication problems on the reverse. The discs
represent the product of the problems. The
instructions are lacking but the objective seems that
one cards are drawn and the opponent needs to solve the problem. A total of 52 cards
although not equal numbers by color. Approximately 60 discs. (#26000700)
$45.00
Edge wear on box. Area of missing surface litho on box apron. The Maxim Game Co.
produced only 3 games; all educational in nature.
18. [Child Development] [ Book History] [ Primary Source Material] A collection of 14
Something to Do - A Magazine for Boys & Girls Everywhere. 1914-1917; A wealth of
Children's Book Advertising.
American School Arts (1915)Bennett Pub. (1916-17) Includes select editions of the
magazine beginning in October 1914 when the published by American School Arts ,
concluding in April 1917 ( purchased by Bennett Pub. Co. early 1916) The magazine was
designed "to provide useful and entertaining things for children to do --things they
would rather do than eat...written in simple English with no preaching, waste of words,
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nothing but things to do" Over 25 departments at the beginning, each presenting an
activity in each issue. Extensive illustrations. With the change of ownership, the
activities eventually decreased to 15 to 20 and the advertising increased. Advertising
included information on Children's toys and games, clothing patterns but of most
significance is the extensive information on newly published children's books. This was
focused in certain issues. The November 1915 issue includes advertisements and book
lists for Lothrop, Lee and Shephard; Houghton Mufflin; Moffat, Yard & Co; Little Brown
& Co.; Ginn and Company; Silver, Burdett & Co; A. Flanagan Company; Beckley-Cardy
Co; McDevitt-Wilson's; Bennett Publishing; Prang Co; The Home Library and Books
Received at Bennett's Library that were for sale. Measures 9 1/2" x 6 3/4”. A list of
issues included in the collection by request. (#25018203) $350.00
Condition varies from very good to poor (with water stains on a few issues and detached
but present front covers with a few lacking back covers).
19. [Pretend Play] [ Gender Roles] [ Paper Dolls] Airline Hostess and Pilot Paper Dolls Round the World Travel Clothes. Merrill 1962. A 12 1/2" x 10 1/2" uncut paper doll
book titled Airline Hostess and Pilot; Round the World Travel Clothes. Stereotypical
imagery of 1960s flight attendants and pilots. The six costume pages have an array of
exotic clothing from countries the world over. Punch-out dolls on covers. (#26016465)
$100.00
20. [Gender Roles] [ Women's Work] [ Paper Dolls] Career Girls Cut-outs - Movie Star,
Artist, Secretary, Nurse. Samuel Lowe Kenosha, Wis. 1950s.
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A 13" x 10 1/2" uncut paper doll book with four "Career Girls" in accepted roles for
women of the 1950s. The six pages of clothing depict figure flattering costumes with
cinched waists and many form fitting skirts. (#26016369) $100.00
Thank you for looking.
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