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Turn the Pages of a 19th Century Scrapbook

on June 5, 2010 – 3:09 am

In 1881, Harper’s Bazaar deemed a scrapbook activity as a “never-ending source of delight” for young children. Many Victorian mothers kept a homemade scrapbook, the paste-pot, blunt-pointed scissors, and pictures on hand as a rainy day occupation for her children. Explore the pages of this rare 1880s child’s scrapbook filled with a lively assortment of multi-hued scraps, trade cards, and greeting cards including series and sets. Read full story.

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