Collection of Blue and Green Typeset Advertising Print Blocks c.1940 Bookends reached its pinnacle of popularity

reached its pinnacle of popularity in the last quarter of the 19th century

the shades tilt and the height can be raised up and down

In 1854 the California State Legislature created the State Agricultural Society and an exhibit of the state's fruits

In 1892 Fred began a mail-order business selling office desks made by other manufacturers

CREATOR Bulldog Bunting Co

Collection of Blue and Green Typeset Advertising Print Blocks c.1940 Bookends reached its pinnacle of popularityABOUT A collection of 14 blue and green individual metal and wood typeset print blocks used in advertising. Sold as a set. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1940. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Metal on Wood. CONDITION Good minor wear. DIMENSIONS H 10 in. W 10 in. D 1 in. (Collection), Individual block sizes vary. HISTORY Salvaged from a paper factory in California.