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Series II. Bric-a-Brac

 Series

Scope and Contents

Bric-a- Brac: This series is comprised of three-dimensional promotional items, ranging from tableware and glassware to matchbooks, phonograph records, and ashtrays. As its name implies, this is a true "grab bag" category. The bulk of Bric-a-Brac items are utilitarian in nature, and were decorated to promote or demonstrate allegiance to particular candidates.

Dates

  • [1783?]-1968, 2009.

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection material in English

Extent

86 cubic feet. (86 cubic feet.)

Repository Details

Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository

Contact:
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
607-255-3530
607-255-9524 (Fax)