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Price list, 1900

 Item — Box: 1 of 1, Folder: 2

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection is composed of one pamphlet and one price list from the American Playing Card Company in Kalamazoo, Michigan, dating approximately 1900.

Dates

  • Creation: 1900

Creator

Extent

From the Collection: 1 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Description

The price list amounts to .05 cubic feet and measures 5.5” x 9.5”. The pages of booklet are slightly creased horizontally from being folded to pocket size. The pamphlet is printed on a lightweight, satin-finish paper and has print in blue and red ink on all four sides. The front cover contains the title “Wholesale Price List of American Playing Cards” along with information regarding prepaid freight pricing. Along the bottom of the front page it states “The American Playing Card Co., Kalamazoo, - Mich.” As well as the address of the company’s New York office. Inside the pamphlet is an extensive list detailing the different classes and types of playing card decks available, as well as their pricing. The back of the pamphlet contains the company’s mission statement.

Repository Details

Part of the Western Michigan University Archives & Regional History Collections Repository

Contact:
Charles C. and Lynn L. Zhang Legacy Collections Center
1650 Oakland Drive
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5307 US
(269) 387-8490