Form: Sample books - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Extent:: 1 box(es) (.25 linear foot)
Abstract:: A small collection of a Philadelphia printer's samples comprising one volume, two folders, and a small box. The printed samples span the years from approximately 1876 to 1920.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Extent:: 5.0 linear feet (4 boxes)
Abstract:: Dyestuff industry sample dye books and test cards collected and maintained by American dyestuff industry salesman Paul M. Grinder.

Held at: Science History Institute Archives [Contact Us]

Extent:: 1 item(s)
Abstract:: This volume contains 32 thread dye samples created and compiled by an unidentified creator, possibly for advertising purposes in France in the late 19th century.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Extent:: 9.0 linear feet (5 record boxes, 1 hollinger box, 2 half hollinger boxes, and 1 oversized box. )
Abstract:: Research files, printed materials, manuals, sample cards and sample books, notebooks, and signed items of Herbert T. Pratt, an American chemical engineer, chemistry historian, and collector of rare chemistry books, chemistry memorabilia, and textiles memorabilia.

Held at: Science History Institute Archives [Contact Us]

Extent:: 3.75 linear feet (5 boxes)
Abstract:: A. Price Dillont (1871-1933) was a printer who worked for paper companies in New York City and state from the 1890s through the 1920s. This collection documents his work in the paper and print industry as well as his family through correspondence; art and advertising work; patent documents; scrapbooks, sample books of blotters, felt, paper, and printing techniques; publications containing and/or relating to his work; and family papers, ephemera, and photographs.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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