Bailey Co Operators (1 results)

Bailey's Co-Operators ephemera, 8 pieces of unique photographic ephemera. Including: (1) large seasons greetings card, inside of which is an illustrated card within envelope fixed to front, as well as pledge/poem by Sarah Dow Gilman fixed to lower; front cover illustrated with drawing of shop exterior, with doors in illustration opening to reveal shop interior. (2) 1929 annual dinner program bound similarly, with menu, advertising "Black and White" entertainers, with photograph of store exterior on back. (3) 1925 annual dinner program, including mounted photograph. Blue gilt-stamped covers with mechanized rotating pieces. (4) 1922 annual meeting and dinner card, 3 mounted photographs on front cover. (5) 1921 second annual meeting card, with mounted silver print of Miss Dow (presumed). (6) 1915 anniversary entertainment program, including photogravure of Miss Dow. (7) 1926 7th annual dinner and entertainment program, commemorating Miss Dow's 25th anniversary, which includes a mirrored silver-metal roundel mounted to back cover under silvery paper flap labeled "A Live One." (8) Silver print cabinet card, possibly of Miss Dow at a younger age. Produced by J.E. Purdy & Co. of Boston. Generally very good condition, various imperfections: toning, small tears, light wear.