Series VI. Needle Books, circa 1870-1955
Historical note
Commercial needle books (or packets) began to be manufactured in the early 19th century, in the Redditch District of central England. By the mid 19th century, needle-making machinery had fully mechanized production, and needle book graphics became increasingly elaborate. Like trade cards, they served as portable forms of advertising for various goods and services, often emphasizing domestic and travel-related imagery.
Needle Books, circa 1870-1925
Offsite-Box: 6, Folder: 80 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
Needle Books, circa 1910s-1950s
Offsite-Box: 6, Folder: 83 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
Needle Books, circa 1920s-1950s
Offsite-Box: 6, Folder: 81 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
Needle Books, circa 1920s-1950s
Offsite-Box: 6, Folder: 82 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)