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Posted by: Ellen Terrell
This is the first of three posts about the trade publication Geyer's Stationer, the magazine for the stationer trade since its founding in 1877. It shows what was sold in stores, as well as providing a window on the changing American business landscape.
Posted in: Business, Favorites From the Fifth Floor
Posted by: Natalie Burclaff
The Science, Technology & Business Division accepted volumes of Linen Supply News, Textile Rental, and Industrial Launderer, trade journals of TRSA. Stretching from the 1920s to the 1980s, these publications covered a broad range of industry issues including pay and benefits, sales, legislation, and technology.
Posted in: Business, Favorites From the Fifth Floor
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
Read about a new acquisition of a broadside from Ephraim Wales Bull, the farmer who developed the the Concord grape.
Posted in: Business, Favorites From the Fifth Floor
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
This is the fourth and final post in our series about the Dry Goods Economist, and focuses on store displays and selling of goods.
Posted in: Advertising, Business, Favorites From the Fifth Floor
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
This is the third post in our series about the Dry Goods Economist, and focuses on undergarments and corsets.
Posted in: Business, Favorites From the Fifth Floor
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
This is the second in a series of posts about the “Dry Goods Economist” a trade publication for those in the business dry goods business and focus on the fashion and beauty content.
Posted in: Business, Favorites From the Fifth Floor
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
This is the first in a series of posts about the “Dry Goods Economist” a trade publication for those in the business dry goods business.
Posted in: Business, Favorites From the Fifth Floor
Posted by: Nate Smith
This chemistry book from 1857 not only describes chemical reactions, it shows them with beautiful illustrations!
Posted in: Chemistry, Favorites From the Fifth Floor, History of Science and Technology, Science
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
Two titles from Duncan Hines illustrate that business information can be found in unexpected places.
Posted in: Business, Favorites From the Fifth Floor