Advertisement for J.T. Cram's assortment of ribbons and clothing accessories, 117 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Mass., undated

Date

undated

GUSN

GUSN-358448

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Description

Advertisement for J.T. Cram's assortment of ribbons, bonnet silks, poplins & velvets, fancy goods, laces, gloves, and other accessories. Of note are the multiple unique typefaces used throughout the advertisement, specifically how there are 17 varieties along with the difference is spacing. At the bottom of the advertisement is a statement inviting women to the establishment, as well as the name of the store owner and where the advertisement was printed.

Details

Descriptive Terms

clothing stores
ribbon (material)
milliners
printed ephemera
advertisements

Physical Descrption

1 advertisement ; 6 5/16 x 9 3/4 inches

Collection Code

EP001

Collection Name

Ephemera collection

Reference Code

EP001.01.023.09.02.021

Credit Line

Purchased 2022

Places

Lowell (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Material Type

printed ephemera
advertisements

Description Level

Item

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