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Black silk finished velveteen shop card, 1860

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 18

Scope and Contents

A shop display card for “Patent Silk Finish’d Velveteen. The Popular Shade of Black for Ladies Costumes.” Gold, red, black, and white with a geometric border and a star in the center surrounded by a gold “U” shape.

Dates

  • 1860

Language of Materials

From the Item:

Vietnamese is written in Chữ Nôm script based on Chinese characters with added characters to represent the Vietnamese language.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Providence Public Library, Special Collections department.

Extent

From the Item: .25 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)

Dimensions

7 x 9.5 inches

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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