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The Bryn Mawr Challenge Chess Cup, 1897
Title:
The Bryn Mawr Challenge Chess Cup, 1897
Description:
A trophy placed on display on a wooden block. The cup is metal and urn-shaped. The shape of the two handles imitate the stonework and turrets of a building. Etched into the face of the cup is an image of a seated woman in academic garb, with a chess board mid-game on her lap. In the background a long procession of people moves through Pembroke Arch into Bryn Mawr's campus.
Collection:
Bryn Mawr College Photo Archives
The Bryn Mawr Challenge Chess Cup, 1897
Title:
The Bryn Mawr Challenge Chess Cup, 1897
Description:
A trophy placed on display on a wooden block. The cup is metal and urn-shaped. The shape of the two handles imitate the stonework and turrets of a building. The cup is etched with the words "The Bryn Mawr Challenge Chess Cup 1897."
Collection:
Bryn Mawr College Photo Archives
Amidon Remy / Remy's Starch
Title:
Amidon Remy / Remy's Starch
Description:
Advertisement for Almidon Remy starch. This is one of a number of cards in the collection for this manufacturer. Card with illustration of several buildings.
Date:
1891
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Amidon Remy / Remy's Starch
Title:
Amidon Remy / Remy's Starch
Description:
Advertisement for Almidon Remy starch. This is one of a number of cards in the collection for this manufacturer. Card with illustration of a house by the water on a moonlit night. The initials "E.B." in lower left corner.
Date:
1891
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Amidon Remy / Remy's Starch
Title:
Amidon Remy / Remy's Starch
Description:
Advertisement for Almidon Remy starch. This is one of a number of cards in the collection for this manufacturer. Card with illustration of people walking along the street on a winter day.
Date:
1891
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Amidon Remy / Remy's Starch
Title:
Amidon Remy / Remy's Starch
Description:
Advertisement for Almidon Remy starch. This is one of a number of cards in the collection for this manufacturer. Card with illustration of a man rowing a boat on the water.
Date:
1891
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Amidon Remy / Remy's Starch
Title:
Amidon Remy / Remy's Starch
Description:
Advertisement for Almidon Remy starch. This is one of a number of cards in the collection for this manufacturer. Card with illustration of a scenic view.
Date:
1891
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Chocolat de la Cie Française
Title:
Chocolat de la Cie Française
Description:
Advertisement for Chocolat de la Cie Française. This is one of three gilt cards in the collection for this business, all apparently from the same series. The card is numbered four, and its caption reads: "Acharn√© a sa proie." On the reverse, a space has been left for an individual grocer or confectioner to add his information. Card with illustration of a person and bear sledding down the hill, while an outraged person looks on.
Date:
1890 - 1900
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Cibils vloeibaar vleeschextrakt
Title:
Cibils vloeibaar vleeschextrakt
Description:
Advertisement for Cibils vloeibaar vleeschextrakt. One of a series of cards printed in either French or Dutch. This card features a Dutch beach scene, with a horse-drawn cart full of fishing nets in the foreground, and a ship in the background. The captions "Sur la plage en Hollande" and "Rentrée des filets" appear on the face, along with the Cibils product logo.
Date:
1883 - 1910
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Chocolat de la Cie Française
Title:
Chocolat de la Cie Française
Description:
Advertisement for Chocolat de la Cie Française. This is one of three gilt cards in the collection for this business, all apparently from the same series. The card is numbered five, and its caption reads: "Chez le commissaire." On the reverse, a space has been left for an individual grocer or confectioner to add his information. Card with illustration of a uniformed man holding two men.
Date:
1890 - 1900
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Bonbons Suisses de la fabrique de confiserie
Title:
Bonbons Suisses de la fabrique de confiserie
Description:
Advertisement for Bonbons Suisses de la fabrique de confiserie. This is the only card in the collection for this business. Card with illustration of flowers in a vase.
Date:
1888 - 1900
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Kemmerich meat extract
Title:
Kemmerich meat extract
Description:
Advertisement for Kemmerich meat extract. This is the only card in the collection for this business. Card with illustration of two women purchasing product from a man. The caption reads: "Monsieur, encore de cet excellent Extrait Kemmerich s'il vous plaît."
Date:
1889 - 1910
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Meyer & Warne, Manufacturers of All Kinds of Silver Plated Ware
Title:
Meyer & Warne, Manufacturers of All Kinds of Silver Plated Ware
Description:
Advertisement for Meyer & Warne, Manufacturers of All Kinds of Silver Plated Ware. This is the only card in the collection for this business.
Date:
1857
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Perles du Japon (Potage recherché)
Title:
Perles du Japon (Potage recherché)
Description:
Advertisement for Perles du Japon (Potage recherché). One of seventy-three cards for this product in the collection, most featuring soldiers in uniform. This illustration depicts a soldier making an odd request of a waiter at a tavern or restaurant. The caption at the bottom reads "Versez garçon ! et avec un bain de pied, car le major me reproche toujours de ne pas en user assez souvent." The caption under the title reads "Ne se vendent qu'en boîtes rondes bleues de 250 grammes". A lithographer's trademark also appears.
Date:
1890 - 1900
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Perles du Japon (Potage recherché)
Title:
Perles du Japon (Potage recherché)
Description:
Advertisement for Perles du Japon (Potage recherché). One of seventy-three cards for this product in the collection, most featuring soldiers in uniform. This illustration depicts a corporal sitting on a bench while tasting one of the cook's dishes. The caption at the bottom reads "Il faut être bien avec le caporal de planton en lui fignolant un petit frichti truculent et spécial." The caption under the title reads "Ne se vendent qu'en boîtes rondes bleues de 250 grammes". A lithographer's trademark also appears.
Date:
1890 - 1900
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Perles du Japon (Potage recherché)
Title:
Perles du Japon (Potage recherché)
Description:
Advertisement for Perles du Japon (Potage recherché). One of seventy-three cards for this product in the collection, most featuring soldiers in uniform. This illustration depicts an officer reprimanding a soldier for a dirty handkerchief. The caption at the bottom read "Vous m'frez deux jours d'salle de police pour avoir une serviette de toile aussi sale. / --Mais ma lieutenant, elle ne peut pas être propre puisque j'm'lave avec." The caption under the title reads "Ne se vendent qu'en boîtes rondes bleues de 250 grammes". A lithographer's trademark also appears.
Date:
1890 - 1900
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Perles du Japon (Potage recherché)
Title:
Perles du Japon (Potage recherché)
Description:
Advertisement for Perles du Japon (Potage recherché). One of seventy-three cards for this product in the collection, most featuring soldiers in uniform. This illustration depict a soldier drinking at a bar, recommending military life to another man for its health benefits. The caption at the bottom reads "Et puis d'abord le regiment, vois-tu, c'est la santé, parce que pour la santé faut d'l'exercice et que nulle part au monde ou ailleurs, on n'a autant d'exercices qu'au régiment." The caption under the title reads "Ne se vendent qu'en boîtes rondes bleues de 250 grammes". A lithographer's trademark also appears.
Date:
1890 - 1900
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Perles du Japon (Potage recherché)
Title:
Perles du Japon (Potage recherché)
Description:
Advertisement for Perles du Japon (Potage recherché). One of seventy-three cards for this product in the collection, most featuring soldiers in uniform. This illustration depicts a soldier discussing his career ambitions with a gentleman. The caption at the bottom reads " Vrai ! Tu ne voudrais pas être général, toi ? / Pour sûr que non, j'en ai déjà par dessus la tête d'être simple tringlot." The caption under the title reads "Ne se vendent qu'en boîtes rondes bleues de 250 grammes". A lithographer's trademark also appears.
Date:
1890 - 1900
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Perles du Japon (Potage recherché)
Title:
Perles du Japon (Potage recherché)
Description:
Advertisement for Perles du Japon (Potage recherché). One of seventy-three cards for this product in the collection, most featuring soldiers in uniform. This illustration depicts a soldier struggling to eat his very tough meat. The caption at the bottom reads "Prendre 150 grammes de viande, en retirer les os, tirants et peaux, etc., etc. et transformer le reste en un délicieux chateaubriand aux pommes, tendre comme une rosée." The caption under the title reads "Ne se vendent qu'en boîtes rondes bleues de 250 grammes". A lithographer's trademark also appears.
Date:
1890 - 1900
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Perles du Japon (Potage recherché)
Title:
Perles du Japon (Potage recherché)
Description:
Advertisement for Perles du Japon (Potage recherché). One of seventy-three cards for this product in the collection, most featuring soldiers in uniform. This illustration depicts a young man seeking exemption from military service. The caption at the bottom reads "Comment, vous ! recommandé par exemption, pas honteux, vous, fils de député - exemption pour personne - service obligatoire ! ! faites comme moi ! égalité pour tous. / Tout le monde général alors ?" The caption under the title reads "Ne se vendent qu'en boîtes rondes bleues de 250 grammes". A lithographer's trademark also appears..
Date:
1890 - 1900
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection

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