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English Here we see yet another type of decorative paper, probably achieved through a mechanized process. The design of flowers with tendrils of gold is reminiscent of wrapping paper for gifts or even wallpaper, which is of no surprise, as these…

EnglishThis manuscript has a relatively simple outer binding, but its interior is decorated with paper embossed in gold, probably dating to the 20th century. FrançaisCe papier décoré a probablement été fabriqué de façon industrielle. Le motif de…

EnglishLarge light blue button with design of woman in red dress holding a purple flag. In black lettering: "International Women's Day, March 5, 1983".Français

EnglishLarge red button with purple design: woman's symbol with fist, in white lettering: "International Women's Day March 8-11, 1978".Français

EnglishThe title page displays the printer’s device of Sébastian Nivelle (1523-1603). Nivelle was active in Paris from the mid-1500s to 1603, and was at least approaching 80 years of age at the time of his passing, making him the literal “old man”…

EnglishThis religious work was published in Québec City by Samuel Neilson (1800-1837) and William Cohen. Samuel Neilson inherited his printing studio from his father, printer John Neilson (1776-1848), who was the printer for the Gazette de Québec,…

English Light-blue t-shirt with pink image and "Fighting Racism and Sexism Together! - International Women's Day 1987" written in white text.Français

EnglishThis item consists of a yellow t-shirt with a design of three women in profile and "Women say no to racism from Toronto to South Africa" and "International Women's Day - March 8, 1986" written in green lettering.Français

EnglishPublished by Fleury Mesplet (1734-1794), this physically tiny work would be the first work printed by Mesplet after his arrival in Montréal in 1776. After leaving Lyon for Avignon, London and Philadelphia, Mesplet settled in Montréal on the…

EnglishPrinted in Oxford in 1707, at the Sheldonian Theatre, which is seen in the printing device on the title page (not seen here). A travelogue of a journey through the Holy Land, the text is open to an architectural plan, which like engravings,…