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World Type Writer—Rapid, Durable, Practical, Simple, 1890

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 03:50:02 +0000

The World Type Writer logo from The Type-Writer's Exchange Billhead, Philadelphia, Pa., 1890.

World Type Writer, $8.00

Rapid. Durable. Practical. Simple.

The Type-Writer's Exchange Billhead, Philadelphia, Pa., 1890

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 03:50:04 +0000

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An 1890 billhead for the Type-Writer's Exchange, a used office equipment store in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

See also an enlargement of the World Type Writer logo that appears in the upper left-hand corner of the billhead.

The Type-Writer's Exchange.

Second-hand type-writers and office equipment bought, sold, or exchanged.

46 South Fourth Street 1212 Market Street, Philadelphia, Jan. 16/90.

Sold to E. W. Lapp, 1 letter press & stand, $4.00.

Terms cash.

Received payment. Typewriter Exchange per S. A. Smith.

Logo: World Type Writer, $8.00. Rapid. Durable. Practical. Simple.

Easter Seals Space Ranger Pin

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Wed, 21 May 2014 21:25:11 +0000

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"Easter Seals. Space Ranger."

A tin-lithograph tab button pin issued by the Easter Seals charity in the late 1950s. The satellite depicted on the pin looks similar to Vanguard 1, which was launched by the United States in 1958. It's still orbiiting the earth today even though its solar-powered radio transmitter stopped working in 1964.

The Argus — Vulcan Safety Matches

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 05:09:56 +0000

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A Swedish matchbox label branded with the names of Argus, the multi-eyed giant of Greek mythology, and Vulcan, the Roman god of fire.

"The Argus Vulcan Safety Matches. Made at Tidaholm, Sweden. Contents 60 matches."

The Unisphere at the New York World's Fair of 1964-1965

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 17:59:59 +0000

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A futuristic photo for the Vintage Photos Theme Park.

A snapshot of a woman in a somewhat tilted view of the Unisphere, an example of the futuristic (or futurist) architecture of the 1964/1965 New York World's Fair.

Those Who Know Everything in General Know Nothing in Particular

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 02:25:08 +0000

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A reward of merit dated 1875. Unfortunately, the small but colorful chromolithographed scrap glued to the middle of the card isn't positioned correctly (take a look at a rotated version instead of craning your neck), but the elaborate design surrounding the scrap makes up for it.

The nineteenth-century "maxim" printed on the card reminds me of the modern quip about know-it-alls: "Those who think they know everything annoy those of us who do."

For another reward of merit printed by Colton, Zahm, & Roberts, see Look Up and Not Down.

Golden Maxim Reward

Those who know everything in general, know nothing in particular.

Colton, Zahm, & Roberts, New York.

Written on the back of the card: "1875, James M. Stoner."

Those Who Know Everything in General Know Nothing in Particular (Rotated)

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 02:25:06 +0000

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A rotated view of this reward of merit provides a better--though still tilted--view of the chromolithographed scrap added in the middle

For the original, see Those Who Know Everything in General Know Nothing in Particular.

Santa in an Airship High Over the Panama Canal

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 20:49:45 +0000

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"X-mas Greetings. N. America. Merry Christmas Series 403."

Even Santa Claus noticed the opening of the Panama Canal in 1914!

See also Panama Canal Drawing Book, 1914:

Santa's Got the Whole World in His Hands

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 22:30:20 +0000

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"A Merry Christmas. The world is mine, this night I think / Said jolly St. Nick with a knowing wink. / For the children all say that where're I stop / I leave pretty presents fresh from the shop."