Object Details
Summary
Samples of gift wrapping paper, bags, and ribbons.
Scope and Contents
Five sample books from the 1930s: (1) Christmas wrapping paper manufactured by Gift Wrap, (2) shelf paper made by the American Lace Paper Co. of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, (3) confectionery bag samples and stock designs for printing by the Orchard Paper Company of Saint Louis, (4) gift wrapping paper made by Modern Vogue Co., Inc., and (5) a sample sheet of ribbons manufactured by the Milwaukee Printed String Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Manufacturer
Milwaukee Printed String Company
Modern Vogue Company, Inc.
Orchard Paper Company
American Lace Paper Company
Collector
Levine, Bernard
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Domestic Life
Place
Saint Louis (Mo.)
Milwaukee (Wis.)
Wisconsin
Topic
Print Advertising
advertising -- History
Gift wrapping
Gift wraps
advertising -- 1930-1940 -- California
Provenance
This collection was donated by Bernard Levine, in March 1987.
Manufacturer
Milwaukee Printed String Company
Modern Vogue Company, Inc.
Orchard Paper Company
American Lace Paper Company
Collector
Levine, Bernard
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Bernard Levine Sample Book Collection
Extent
0.15 Cubic feet (1 vertical box)
Date
circa 1930s
Custodial History
This collection was transferred to the Archives Center from the Division of Domestic Life (now Division of Cultural and Community Life) , September 1987.
Archival Repository
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Identifier
NMAH.AC.0278
Type
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Trade literature
Sample books
Citation
Bernard Levine Sample Book Collection, 1930s, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Processing Information
NMAH Staff, undated
Rights
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Genre/Form
Trade literature
Sample books
Restrictions
This collection is open for research use.
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Record ID
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