Free Library of Philadelphia collection of home management ephemera
- Repository
- Free Library of Philadelphia: Rare Book Department
- Call Number
- FLP.RBD.COOK
- Creator
- Title
- Free Library of Philadelphia collection of home management ephemera
- Date [inclusive]
- 1880-1950
- Extent
- 0.2 Linear feet
- Abstract
- This collection includes advertising ephemera about cleaning, laundry, and kitchen products, mostly marketed to women who managed their own home.
This is an artificial collection of materials received and arranged by the Rare Book Department of the Free Library of Philadelphia.
The collection is arranged in four series. Within each series, materials are arragned by size.
- Publication Information:
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Free Library of Philadelphia: Rare Book Department
- Finding Aid Author:
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Caitlin Goodman
- Access Restrictions:
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This collection is open to researchers by appointment. Please contact the Rare Book Department at 215-686-5416 for access.
- Processing Information:
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Finding aid prepared by Caitlin Goodman, 2021.
- Immediate Source of Acquisition:
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This collection was purchased in December 2020.
- Advertising
- Cooking
- Cookbooks
- trade cards
- Advertising cards
- Housekeeping
| Date | |
|---|---|
| Advice and Recipe Books | 1897-1931 |
| Cleaning Appliances and Tools | circa 1900-1913 |
| Kitchen Appliances and Tools | 1876 - [1950] |
| Laundry Appliances and Tools | circa 1870-1940 |
Table of Contents
- Summary Information
- Biography/History
- Scope and Contents
- Arrangement
- Administrative Information
- Related Materials
- Controlled Access Headings
- Collection Inventory (+)
Location
Rare Book Department:
Third Floor, Central Library
Hours of Operation
Weekdays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tours of the department are available Monday through Friday at 11 a.m., or at other times by prior arrangement
Contact
215-686-5416