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Newberry Library. John M. Wing Foundation

 Organization

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Italian religious broadsides

 Collection
Identifier: Case Wing oversize-ZC 93-185
Abstract

Collection of 154 religious broadsides printed in Italy between 1611 and 1697. These broadsides were issued for various Catholic feast days and other religious occasions; the majority of items feature sonnets related to these topics. Many broadsides were commissioned by confraternities or trade guilds and most were dedicated to clerical or noble patrons of these organizations.

Dates: 1611-1697

John M. Wing Foundation printing ephemera collection

 Collection
Identifier: Wing-Ephemera-File
Abstract

Printed ephemera from a variety of companies, organizations, and individuals, mostly concerned with printing, publishing, graphic design, and related book arts. Geographic coverage includes North America, Great Britain, Europe and East Asia.

Dates: approximately 1750-ongoing; Majority of material found within 1900-1999

Letterhead and stationery collection

 Collection
Identifier: Case Wing folio-NC1002-.L47-L48
Abstract

This is a growing collection of letterheads, envelopes, and stationery sheets. Geographic coverage includes the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The bulk of materials come from Illinois, particularly the Chicago region. Most items were issued between approximately 1900 and approximately 1925.

Dates: approximately 1900-ongoing; Majority of material found within 1910 - 1925

Paper specimen collection

 Collection
Identifier: Case Wing folio-TS1220-N49
Abstract

A collection of paper specimen sheets, catalogs, binding materials, and other advertising materials issued primarily by paper companies. Geographic coverage includes primarily the United States and continental Europe.

Dates: approximately 1900-ongoing; Majority of material found within 1970 - 2010

Portraits of Writing Masters and Mistresses

 Collection
Identifier: Case Wing oversize-NE390-P67
Abstract

Collection of 170 prints and manuscripts produced primarily in Europe between 1595 and 1878, the bulk of which were produced between 1650 and 1780. Most items were produced in London. The majority of items are portrait prints of writing masters and penmen, though there are also examples of writing samples, calligraphic art portraying religious scenes or theologians, as well as correspondence.

Dates: approximately 1595 to approximately 1878; Majority of material found within 1650 - 1780

Type specimen sheets and booklets

 Collection
Identifier: Case Wing-Z250-A5
Abstract

A collection of over 2500 type specimen sheets and other advertising materials issued by type foundries, typesetters, and printers that display typefaces, type families, or groups of types. Geographic coverage includes United States, Great Britain, and continental Europe.

Dates: 1870-ongoing

Additional filters:

Subject
Advertisements 5
Printed ephemera 5
Correspondence 3
Envelopes 3
Letterheads 3
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Trade catalogs 3
Advertising 2
Borders (Type evidence) 2
Broadsides 2
Calligraphy (visual works) 2
Direct mail 2
Engravings 2
Greeting cards 2
Paper -- Specimens 2
Postcards 2
Posters 2
Price lists 2
Receipts (Financial records) 2
Sample books 2
Stationery 2
Type ornaments (Type evidence) 2
Woodcuts 2
Advertising -- Cold storage 1
Advertising -- Hotels 1
Advertising -- Lamps 1
Advertising -- Libraries 1
Advertising -- Lubricating oils 1
Advertising -- Newspapers 1
Advertising -- Ocean liners 1
Advertising -- Refrigeration and refrigerating machinery 1
Advertising -- Soap 1
Advertising -- Specimens 1
Advertising cards 1
Alternative publications 1
Announcements 1
Annual reports 1
Artists' books 1
Birthday cards 1
Blank forms 1
Blotting papers (Paper) 1
Book cloth (textile material) 1
Book jackets 1
Book prospectuses 1
Bookbinding 1
Bookbinding -- Materials 1
Bookmarks 1
Bookplates 1
Booksellers' advertisements 1
Booksellers' catalogs 1
Brochures 1
Business cards 1
Buttons (informational artifacts) 1
Calendars 1
Calligraphers -- Portraits 1
Calligraphy 1
Carriage industry 1
Catalogs 1
Catholic Church -- Italy -- 17th century 1
Catholic Church -- Societies, etc. 1
Certificates 1
Chicago (Ill.) 1
Chicago (Ill.) -- History -- Sources 1
Christian saints -- Poetry 1
Christmas cards 1
Church history 1
Clippings 1
Coated papers (Paper) 1
Coats of arms 1
Color printing (Printing) 1
Conference programs 1
Contracts 1
Cover papers (Paper) 1
Currency papers (Paper) 1
Dance cards 1
Embossed papers (Paper) 1
Etchings 1
Europe 1
Exhibition catalogs 1
Fasts and feasts -- Italy -- Catholic Church -- Early works to 1800 1
Foil papers (Paper) 1
Graphic arts 1
Graphic design (Typography) 1
Guilds -- Italy -- History -- Sources 1
Handmade papers (Paper) 1
Invitations 1
Italy 1
Keepsakes 1
Labels (identifying artifacts) 1
Lithographs 1
Mailing labels 1
Manufacturers' catalogs 1
Marbled papers (Paper) 1
Membership lists 1
Menus 1
Mezzotints 1
New Year cards 1
Order forms 1
Paper -- Sample books 1
Paper industry 1
Papermaking 1
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