Monthly Archives: March 2023

Cigarette Cards

Posted on March 20, 2023 by meehan

In the early 1900s, small leather or paper cards were gifts in cigarette packages. This came from the increasing popularity and competition of cigarette sales. Including a prize enticed buyers and interested collectors would try to obtain all the cards … Continue reading →

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Writing Desks

Posted on March 14, 2023 by meehan

In the Victorian era (1837 – 1901) one invention became incredibly popular due to its practicality and convenience: the portable writing desk. These desks were like briefcases, wooden boxes often with a handle and lock, that opened to create a … Continue reading →

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Early Fans

Posted on March 7, 2023 by meehan

An interesting object in the collection is this folding fan made from wood and paper. On the front of the fan, a bundle of red flowers is painted. Fans of this sort were invented in Japan somewhere from the 6th … Continue reading →

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