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e-list No. 22
Eclectibles
Miscellany: Police Signal
Transfers, Battle of New
Orleans &
Of Course the Children
It’s all about the Children…
Eclectibles
Sheryl Jaeger & Ralph Gallo
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Commonplace Books, Albums, etc.
1. [Made by Hand] [Commonplace Book] [Devotional] Newspaper Cover Handmade
Commonplace Book, June 4, 1809 8 pages of laid paper stitched in place
between a portion of a newspaper page from 1809. Includes Bible
verses and quotes, bills sent to Bridgeport Bank, Mohawk Bank and
several to Manhattan Bank. This is followed by additional devotionals
and banking notes. Articles on the covers include petitions of the New
York state assembly, buildings to be sold or leased, want ads and
advertising and a partial editorial on a letter written by John Adams.
Measures 7" x 4 3/4". (#25002-138)
$150.00
2. [Made by Hand] [Friendship Album] Charming Handmade Christmas Letter Album with
Family Photos and color Landscape photocards c1910s A 6" x 4 1/2"
handmade album. The covers are constructed of a deeply embossed
card with floral border and a photograph of the writer at center. The
first page is a printed Christmas greeting , perhaps from a Victorian
gift book. Contents includes snippets from and full size color
photocards interspersed with manuscript pages and additional
pictures; one of the writer, a second of a young relative. The
correspondence is from Oswaldtwistl, Lancaster England. The
photocards are scenery from the area. The correspondence is newsy with word of family
doings. Ribbon tie binding. Cover separated and repaired with new ribbon. (#24012-178)
$50.00
3. [Made by Hand] [Inspiration] John Russell Lowell (1819-1891). Lowell Calendar - Hand
Penned booklet by Nathan W. Green. A 3 3/4" x 6 3/4" handmade booklet constructed of
heavy weight writing sheets and a red string tie binding. "Lowell Calendar." is hand penned
on the cover in a rustic alphabet. This is followed by 31 numbers quotes as selected by
Nathan W. Green. A snippet with his signature tucked between pages dated Jan. 17, 89.
Quotes include "No man is born into the world, whose work is not born with him" and "We
call our sorrows Destiny, but ought Rather to name our high successes so." Nathan W.
Green, was a member of the Green family in Worcester MA that donated the estate "Green
Hill" to the city of Worcester. (#20127-133) $100.00
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James Russell Lowell (22 February 1819 – 12 August 1891) was an American Romantic poet, critic, satirist, writer,
diplomat, and abolitionist.
4. [Made by Hand] [Inspiration] John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892). Quotations from
Whittier - Hand Penned booklet by Nathan W. Green. A 3 1/2" x 53/4" handmade booklet
constructed of heavy weight writing sheets and a brown string tie binding. "Quotations
from Whittier. 1888." is hand penned on the cover. This is followed by 31 numbers quotes as
selected by Nathan W. Green. A snippet with his signature tucked between pages dated Jan.
17, 89. Quotes include "Time and tide are swiftly flowing Let us take them while we may"
and "Ever by losses the right must gain." Nathan W. Green, was a member of the Green
family in Worcester MA that donated the estate "Green Hill" to the city of Worcester.
(#20127-134)
$95.00
John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892) was an American Quaker poet and advocate of the abolition of slavery in the United
States. Frequently listed as one of the Fireside Poets, Whittier was influenced by the Scottish poet Robert Burns. Wikipedia
Trade Catalogues
5. [Catalogue] Police Signal Telegraphs c1888New YorkThe Gamewell Fire Alarm Telegraph
Co. 22 pp catalogue, illustrated wrapper. A promotional booklet with information on
existing cities with police telegraph system, illustrations of the various models including
the Lamp Post Box, street stations and boxes and individual calls. Also includes patrol
wagon. A comprehensive narrative describes all aspects of the police signal telegraphs, it's
purpose and uses. The book concludes with testimonials from police commissioners in
major cities using the systems. Fine illustrations throughout. Measures 10 1/2" x 7 1/2".
(#24025-138)
$275.00
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6. [Catalogue] [Electric Cars & Trucks] Electric Cars and TrucksPhiladelphiaJ.G. Brill Co.1892
Hard cover. 115 pp. Restored binding and end papers. ex.Franklin Institute Philadelphia.
Large format. A comprehensive guide of electric cars and trucks available from the Brill Co.
Each product includes a comprehensive spec sheet and full page fine line engraving of the
product including product name and number. Exceptional catalogue. Measures 9 1/2" x
12". Cover wear and discoloration. Text block in excellent condition. (#23006-624) $550.00
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7. [Catalogue] [Stallions for Service] Stallions for Service "At the Pastures", Belfast, ME John Ward, Edgemark, Stiletto C.1910 16 pp booklet promoting three
stallions, each with an image from a photograph providing complete
histories and lineage on each animal. Terms and past records conclude the
presentation. Tip-in on inside front cover advises these stallions were
nominated in the Horse World Stallion Representative Purse for guaranteed
value of $7,500 etc. - The Horse World Co. Measures6 1/2" x 4 3/4". Light
staple rust. (#25027-134) $85.00
8. [Sample Card] [Chromolithograph] Promotional Brochure and Sample Card for Dixon
Silica Graphite Paint Printed in French - Fine Chromolithograph Imagery. Jersey City, NJ,
Paris. Joseph Dixon Curcible Co.1905 A two-fold promotional flyer
for Dixon Silica-Graphite paint. The chromolithograph front cover
depicts vignettes of its various uses accompanied by relevant
captions. January 1905. The inside pages promote the products
durability, ease of application and varied uses as an especially
durable product. This is followed by four color sample paint chips;
all in shades of graphite. It concludes with the economics of using
the product. The back cover includes a vignette of the factory in
New Jersey. Artistic printing. Presented by Wanner & Cie, Paris.
Robert & Cie, Lithographer. Measures 10 1/2" x 7 3/4" (#26006-137)
$225.00
9. [Trade Catalogue [Household Furnishings] Hamilton & Mathews' Illustrated and
Descriptive Catalogue of House Furnishing Hardware etc. Rochester NY 1884. Thatcher
Root A 224pp. illustrated wrapper. An illustrated and descriptive Catalogue of House
Furnishing Hardware and Cutlery. Extensive array of products from call bells, pinking
irons, japanned round cake boxes, wire baskets and much, much more. Brief descriptions
include illustrations, titles and prices. Measures 9 1/4" x 6". (#25010-177)
$165.00
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Historical Memorabilia
Manuscript
10. [Manuscript] [Dictionary] Missionary from Thessalonica Turkey requesting of G. & C.
Merriam a Dictionary to be given to a Protestant convert studying to be a missionary 1853
A letter from E. M. Dodd to Messrs.; Merriam (Publishers of Webster's Dicitonary telling the
tale of a young Jewish man who was baptized at Constantinople and was at Malta
Protestant College preparing himsel for missionary labor among his own people supported
there by charity. Given that the young man spoke English well the missionary was benefit
from a Webster's Dictionary. Although the man was willing to pay the Turkish missionary
was requesting it be given to the young man. He comments on "riding a free horse to death"
given the previous generosity with missionaries. Stamped folded letter. (#23001-132)
$100.00
The A.B.C.FM establised a mission among the Jewish citizens of Malta in 1849.
11. [Public Health] [Philanthropy] Correspondence between J. H. Randall & G. & C. Merriam
re Yellow Fever Epidemic in Mobile AL , Sept 16. 1853 Correspondence from J. H. Randall
donating money to those suffering in Mobile, which apparently is his home, letter from New
York. He discussed the impact of the outbreak and how it spares no one; his store is closed
as three clerks are ill and his house is full as his wife attends to the ailing. A rich man
"offered all his money to the to save his wife's life--but that is an hour when our money
cannot avail us much..." Printed on H. Anstice & Co. New York embossed laid paper
stationery .Folded letter stamped. (#23011-137) $90.00
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G & C Merriam were associated with numerous philanthropic activities including supporting missionaries and other aiding
in times of need.
12. [Correspondence]From Gouveuneur Tillotson, Princeton student to Richard V. W.
Thorne, Jr. of West Point Academy 1837-1838. Seven (7) different letters written by
Tillotson to his close friend cadet Thorne. The letters are newsy in nature and written in
an engaging style. He refers to various individuals by their full names with explicit
details on their carrying-on’s. Summary of a few of the entries follow:
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Summer antics of swimming in the canal and capsizing a small boat, angering the
occupants who through hot tar on the boys.
Discussions on how lazy the students are and lots of discussion on their smoking and
drinking.
Hopes to meet again with Mr. Muhlenberg and change his opinion of him as aa
dissipated and drunken rascal
A two week suspension at the home of Dr. Scudder, put into a devilishly small room
right next to the old man’s where he could hear every word said. Did not like to hear
such talk as his two daughters had been brought up in the first Society and could play
“Ching a ring ching chew” on the piano and discuss the making of sausage, and the
stuffing of guts…. This is followed by an unflattering description of the household staff.
Describes a “canonizing expedition” a group approx. 20 students relocated an old
revolutionary cannon about 14 ft. long found about a mile from the college and planted it
in front of the campus. Transported by a sturdy wagon and four (4) hours. Johnny
McLean, vice president arrived as they were half way through they unload and tried
ordering them to their rooms to no avail.
Much discussions of sexual exploits and friends they have in common including their
whereabouts. Also discussions on sports.
Proclaims nothing of interest and that he is bored and somewhat blue going for a “hot
whiskey” in the evening that wasn’t very good. He’s exams are next week and he hasn’t
studied nor does he plan to attend any further recitations and will most likely be
dishonored when the exams begin.
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Again discussion about evenings in the bar, what different people ordered and how a
stranger picked up the tab. Forty boys were seen out-side the college along the fence after
breakfast –38 were smoking.
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Continues on about various acquaintances in somewhat disparaging terms. Proclaims
that more than anything he wants to take a voyage to the Mediterranean.
 The term is almost up, will be going to Barrytown (Dutchess Co.) after the term and will
stop and see him on his way up the river. Concludes with a geometry equation and a p.s.
“The Siamese twins are here I shall go and take a look at the animals tomorrow.
 Along and bored in Dutchess county relaying talks of gossip and rumor. Discusses how
Jim Wall was sent by the Cliosophic Society to give a speech to a new church; the society
president severely edited the speech, leaving him looking the fool.
 News on school placements of various friends. Gossip re a fellow who acquired “the
clap” from Philadelphia beauty while “indulging in mutual outpouring of the spirit”. An
additional account of another who kept a women in Philadelphia and also acquired a
disease. Concludes with how lonely he is in Dutchess County.
 Back in class. New session has about 80 new green students. He was jokingly introduced
as Prince Tillosson of Bavaria. A new student was impressed at attending a college
patronized by a Prince, Indians and Greeks. (one student from Greece and to Indians or
rather “half -bloods”, the nephew of John Ross the Cherokee chief, “doesn’t look any
more like an Indian than I do”
 He relays a sort of tongue in cheek tale of a tutor who resigned “During the late
examination a Greek verb in order to avenge probably some mistake made in conjugating
it, by some means or other, got into his stomach, and these with mulish obstinacy it
stuck, in spite of all his endeavors to throw it up or digest it; the poor fellow is now
suffering dreadfully and the physicians have little hope, the best is every day increasing
in size….and have an increasing thirst for knowledge…”
 Trying to get an India rubber ball from Philadelphia for football vs using a bladder that
would need to be soaked daily.
 Arrival of Craig Biddle who receives special attention as his father is a great man,
allowing him special favor.
 Requesting the laws of West Point from his friend for another.
One of the letters is completely transcribed. Some are in pieces but complete. (#25019-336) $525.00
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Social History
13. [Menu] [Johns Hopkins] Ephemera pertaining to a dinner honoring William H. Welch,
MD, "the Dean of American Medicine". first Dean of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine,
founder of Johns hopkins' School of Public Health, 1910. The grouping includes
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an invitation to unite in a
testimonial subscription dinner to
be tendered to Professor William
Henry Welch. The subscription
price was $5.00 including cigars but
not wine. An invitation t the actual
dinner,
A seating chart
The menu for the April 2, 1910
dinner held at the Hotel Belveder
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A single-fold 9" x 7" keepsake titled "Welch Rabbit" When opened an illustration by Max
Brodel depicts a cigar smoking fellow on a pedestal with a leashed flock of rabbits with
the faces and identies of collagues. (#21025-125)
$125.00
14. [Social History] [Ballroom Dance] The Pocket Ball-room Prompter or Howe's Ball-room
Manual containing calls for the Different Changes and Figures to all the
Principal Quadrilles, Cotillions, Country Dances and Fancy Dances of
the day.BostonElias Howe1860 48pp. blue wrapper. Contains extensive
instructions on 59 different dances of the day including Punch and Judy
Set and Lady Walpole's Reel.. Cover illustration depicts two women and a
gent in a complicated dance--no I don't know which dance...Measures 3
1/2 X 2 5/8" (#26006-125)
$125.00
15. [Social Welfare] [Menu] Providence Restaurant 1953 - A
Women's Educational and Industrial Union Project. A singlefold 8 1/4" x 5 1/4" paper menu with printed outside cover and
mimeographed bill of fare within. Well-rounded fare with
prices ranging from 25 cents for a lettuce sandwich to $2.25 for
Broiled Rump Steak. The significance of this menu is spelled out
on the back cover "To help finance its social and educational
work, the Women's Educational and Industrial Union maintains
theFood Shop, Handwork Shop, Knitting Shop...concluding
with the Providence Restaurant. (#25001-623) $45.00
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The Women's Educational and Industrial Union (1877-2006) in Boston, Massachusetts, was founded by physician Harriet
Clisby for the advancement of women and to help women and children in the industrial city. By 1893, chapters of the WEIU
were established
It’s all about the Children
Materials in this section will always be about the children…
16. [Price List] [Elementary Education] Eclectic Educationa Series -Special Price List, June 1st,
1875CincinnatiWilson, Hinkle & Co Single-fold 8" x 5" Special Price list for
Eclectic Educational Seires books inclulding Reading, Spelling, Primary
Reading, Arithmetic, Alegbra, High Mathematics, English Language,
Composition and Rhetoric, Geography, Histoyr, Penmanship, School Music,
Elocution and Dialogues, Special Reading, Science, Languages, Teachers'
Libary, School Records and Eclectic Pens. Includes hand penned additions.
Includes both retail and introduction prices. (#25021-136)
$25.00
17. [Art Supplement] [ War of 1812] Art Supplement to The Boston Sunday Globe, Tableaux
Battle of New Orleans, March 29, 1896 A 7 1/2" x 10" uncut tableaux consisting of eight (8)
pieces to be cut and constructed on a stage, also offered by the Boston Globe on a different
Sunday. The depiction includes an array of young boys of all backgrounds aiding in the
fight. Reverse is blank. (#26006-143)
$95.00
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18. [Cut Paper] [Made by Hand] Naive Pennsylvania Paper Cuts - 2 Woman, a Horse and Cart
with Rolling Wheels c1900. Includes two approximately 5" mirror image cutwork (folded
in half and cut so left and right sides are
identical), a free hand horse with vertical
slices in the tail to give the appearance of
hair and a folded paper cart constructed of
a base, harness and wheels all held in place
with straw. Naive pencil decoration on the
two woman. (#9000-234) $200.00
19. [Feed the Children] [World Food Relief] Invisible Guest Dinner, 1921Montclair European
Relief Committee, NJ for Czecho-Slovakia Children A single-fold
promotional brochure for "Invisible Guest Dinner" Montclair, NJ, Tuesday
Evening, January 18, 1921. The menu was Stew (rice soup), Bread and Coca,
which is exactly what the Hoover Kitchens in zecho-Slovakia are feeding the
children they serve. It equals approximately 700 calories a day. The
children are the Invisible Guests. The brochure promotes the organization
and lists the Montclair European Relief Committee officers and members.
Measures 9" x 4" (#60360)
$35.00
20. [Nursery] [Advertising to Parents via Children] The Death of Poor Cock Robin Compliments of The Crawford Syndicate (Home
Furnishing Establishments)New York State 8pp
including covers. Illustrated throughout with relevant
images and relating to the story and promotion for the
furniture syndicate. The story has not been amended to
include the product, just advertising on the front, center
page and back cover . The back cover ad is for Cedarine
the Standard Piano & FurniturePolish. No date or
publisher c. 1900. Measures 6 1/2" x 4 1/4". (#25021-338)
$50.00
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21. [Paper Doll] [Chld Development] Just for You – Jean and Johnnie’s Country Holiday, A
Story Cut-out Book c1950s w Gender Neutral Paper DollSandle’s DD1240.1950s. Printed in
the Netherlands. Large format soft cover paper doll and story book with 12 pp story
printed in black and white with relevant line drawings. Also includes 4 full color pages of
paper doll clothes for a boy and a girl to cut out. A single somewhat gender neutral 10 ¾”
paper doll on back cover to be cut-out. Measures 12 ¼” x 10 ¼”. (#24016-325)
$200.00
22. [Paper Doll] [Handmade] [Child Development] [Social History] 4 Handmade Watercolor
Paper Dolls with a Dolly and Profusion of Costumes, created by Mary Hale Cutler, 1894.
Four (4) approximately 4" paper dolls neatly and compulsively created by Mary Hale Cutler
who iwrites in the handwritten note on the envelope in which they were found "The
dresses for all the family. Hat, Dresses, Coats". Dated 1894. Note the wax on the chest of the
one doll--this was used to affix the costumes without having to use tabs. Last but not least,
not the 1" dolly presumably shared by the girls. (#25012-843) $250.00
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23. [Child development] [Camp Fire Girls] 1847-48 Camp Fire Girls Leader Archive -Arlington MA.
[Excerpt from Wo-He-Lo: The Camp Fire History,
copyright 1980 by Camp Fire, Inc.] The aim of the
organization is to provide for girls outdoor activities
corresponding to those furnished boys by the Boy Scout
movement. It seeks to encourage a greater interest among
girls in exercises in the open with the threefold aim of
developing their bodies, mind and characters. It is
recognized, however, that the activities provided for the
girls must be fundamentally different from those of boys
and that special attention must be paid to the home. . .
This Campfire Leader’s archive demonstrates
how the organization’s mission was
operationalized and the comprehensive
approach to childhood development. It
includes folders that include:
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Administrative records - including attendance, dues etc.- all monitored by the girls
Plays - to be enacted by the girls
Nature – brochures and pamphlets on nature in Mass
Craft projects – instructions and examples, including Native American pictorial alphabets,
leaf pressing and more
Money making projects – Better Breakfast Campaign, paper Doily Stenciling, Red Cross
Collections, modeling with salt dough clay and more
Campfire Girls National Training Institute information – Games played by groups,
information on how dues are distributed, Group Financing, Sponsors, Interpreting Camp Fire
in the Community, Youth and Adults Together, How Leadership Influences the Group’s
Personality, Where to Get Materials and much more
Programs – art projects including “Hi-Neighbor” Notebook Contest and various art projects.
Music – words to various songs
Advertising & Promotion – handmade promotional brochure, printed leaflets on being a
Camp Fire Girl, Horizon Club points the Way,
a Camp Fire Girl Charter, Fire Maker’s
Certificate and Trail Seeker’s Certificate.
Publicity – newspaper clippings
District Council – Arlington (MA) district
informational materials.
Correspondence – with community
organizers, mishaps at meetings
Additionally, there are two 17” x 14” posters –
Work and Play the Camp Fire Way” with
backgrounds in brown and blue.
Catalogues, Brochures and Promotional
Materials, etc.
o Nimble Needles – Crocheting, Sewing & Knitting for Camp Fire Girls
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Camp Fire Girls Outfitting Company – Equipment for Camp Fire Girls – Blue Birds –
Horizon Clubs
Greater Boston Camp Fire Girls Annual Report 1948
Campfire Cookery
Diary of a Campfire Girl (this one includes Leader’s calendar)
Designs for Indian Beadwork & various bead patterns
Handbook for Leaders of Camp Fire Girls
Metropolitan Boston Camp Fire Leaders’ Association Year Book 1947-48
Photo Postcard Camp Store, Camp Kiwanis. South Hanson, Mass.
An Opportunity To Serve…
A Part for You …In Shaping Tomorrow, accompanied by an 8” x 10” glossy photo of
the girl on the cover.
A mimeographed mailer promoting Red Feather Neighbors to help people have a
better Christmas.
Also includes a Camp Fire Girls Leader’s Record Book with individual and group records on
each girl including Personal history, medical information, Camp Attendance, special Honors,
health conditions, positions held in group, requirements for rank, sources of funds and
expenditures. Finally, there are individual index cards; one for each girl created by the leader
with the child’s likes, lessons, Camp Fire ranks, demographic information and intended vocation
– one girl intended to write books while another a librarian; the majority were nurses or
secretaries.
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$575.00
Camp Fire was founded in 1910 by Luther Gulick, M.D., and his wife, Charlotte Gulick. They created Camp Fire “to
guide young people on their journey to self-discovery.” The Gulicks felt strongly that the experiences young people
have early in life teach them to care for themselves, their environment, and the people around them for a lifetime.
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Thank you for looking.
Sheryl Jaeger & Ralph Gallo
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