Stuning Collection of The Vintage Architectural Stationery Vignettes

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I came across an incredible collection from Columbia University’s Robert Biggert Collection that showcases vintage business stationery with stunning architectural illustrations.

These pieces—from the late 19th and early 20th centuries—feature detailed depictions of factories, hotels, and storefronts, all crafted with such pride. It’s amazing how something as simple as a letterhead or invoice could reflect so much artistry and identity. Flipping through them feels like stepping into the visual history of American industry.

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Allentown manufacturing co breings white lead paint allentown pennsylvania 1903 c 7067645457 o
Carbon dioxide and magnesia company philadelphia pennsylvania 1900 b 6921565582 o
Chapman valve manufacturing co indian orchard massachusetts 1897 a 7067646973 o
Colwell lead company new york new york 1912 6921561236 o 1191x1536
Consolidated engineering co baltimore maryland 1914 a 6921567432 o
Edward d depew co importers wholesale grocers new york new york 1908 a 6921568202 o
Egyptian lacquer mfg co new york new york 1913 a 7067649177 o
Evening leader book mercantile printing carbondale pennsylvania 1908 aa 7067649613 o
Hadfield penfield steel company willoughby ohio 1923 a 6921570682 o
Hoffman corkran co rope yarn etc philadelphia pennsylvania 1901 ac 7067659909 o
Hoffman corr mfg co rope lines twine philadelphia pennsylvania 1917 a 6921577992 o
James a mccafferty sons mfg co inc national white lead and color works brooklyn new york 1938 a 7067652603 o
John lucas co colors ready mixed paints pa ny nj undated 6921577018 o
Loring short harmon booksellers stationers portland maine 1886 a 6921573308 o
Manchester beef co manchester new hampshire 1893 a 7067665075 o
Park avenue hotel new york new york 1899 a 6921575054 o
Parry mfg co carriages indianapolis indiana 1912 ac 6921576504 o
S f leonard seed farmer merchant chicago illinois 1890s a 6921580740 o
Stewart iron works company cincinatti ohio 1926 a 7067661781 o
The new home sewing machine co orange massachusetts 1910s a 6921582572 o
Thomas p beals co pine ash hardwood chamber sets woven wire matresses portland maine 1890s a 7067663801 o
Walter brewing co pueblo colorado 1911 a 6921584428 o
Williams bros co picklers detroit michigan 1906 a 6921586394 o

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