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This 161 pages remarkably preserved, authentic late 19th-century scrapbook album containing a dense collection of historical newspaper clippings, poetry, localized stories, period advertisements, and detailed woodcut illustrations.
The scrapbook features a diverse range of historical subjects, including features on Thornton Academy in Saco, Maine, biographical articles on John D. Rockefeller, religious devotions, comedic anecdotes, and period ads like Nestlé's Milk Food. Many pages are accented with portrait engravings, scenic woodcuts, and handwritten archival notations referencing historical figures like Helen Keller.
The album is bound in its original thick, textured hardcover with heavily worn edges. The interior pages have naturally toned to a warm, deep amber-cream hue over the past century. An exceptional primary source artifact for historians, genealogists, or collectors of Americana and Victorian ephemera.
Condition Report:
- Please refer carefully to the photos for a complete look at the physical condition.
- Binding: Vintage worn condition. The spine and cover edges show heavy shelf wear, rubbing, and chipping consistent with age.
- Pages: The interior pages are intact but fragile, featuring deep age-related toning, mild foxing, and edge fraying.
- Clippings: Securely adhered to the pages. Most text and illustrations remain fully legible despite historic fading or minor tearing.
