Dickerman Novelty MFG. Utensil Holder c. 1890's Bluing ink advertising pamphlet
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & Prints(Vintage Advertising, Americana, Handbills, Illustrated Ads, color, bluing, Home Goods).
The Right Thing at Last! Wheeler's Adjustable Utensil Holder.
Published c. 1880-90's, Taunton, Massachusetts by Dickerman Novelty MFG.
Advertising pamphlet, single folded sheet printed on all sides. Text in English.
Includes a full panel devoted to promoting/ selling "Bluing" used to make blue ink for pens. Another side promoting an adjustable utensil holder for brooms, clothes & hats. Full page for a Johnson Corundum knife & scissors sharpener.
Item is old and shows some signs of handling and time. Item is not new or in "new" condition.
Paper age worn, slight rubbing, remains overall clean and attractive as a fragile survival.
Text block paper is toned, signs of handling, short edge splits, internally still well preserved, tight, sound.
The scarce brochure displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.
Please review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this ephemeral antique item survives.
Covers measures c. 9 1/4" H x 6" W.
[B4791].