Description: This program is absolute American history at its best. An Order of Proceeding guide booklet for one of the most recognizable important landmarks in Washington DC (In our Country) named in Honor of our first President…this has incredible historical significance. Not only did it survive, but it’s in very good condition. This was a Timetable of events to commemorate the dedication of the Washington Monument, 21 February 1885, including the dedication of the monument and the ceremonies to take place at its base, the order of procession and those taking part, the order of arrangements at the Capitol, and the proceedings in the Hall of the House of Representatives. As adopted by the Congressional Commission. There is the name of Ira J. Warner Attorney at Law Cleveland 14, Ohio stamped on the bottom front right. It might have been delivered to this man for the purpose of planning a trip to the dedication ceremonies or as a thank you for support in the project. This Order of Proceedings book is in fantastic condition for its age with some light discoloration in some areas (similar to foxing), some light corner bends, and light creases in a few areas. Overall, it’s outstanding for being 139 years old. The last two pictures show the watermark on the first two pages of this Order of Proceedings. The first page mark reads: Parsons - The second page looks like: Linen Ledger Due to value, you will be required to sign personally for this item. It will be extremely well protected during shipping. The item will be fully insured and you will have tracking to follow progress. Please review pictures provided for details of the condition and please research the rarity of the item. Please ask any all questions before purchasing. The item measures 10.25” tall x 7.50” wide. About Parsons Paper - The paper used for this item: Founded by its namesake Joseph C. Parsons in 1853, the company was established with $60,000 in capital and initially met resistance from the Hadley Falls Company which established Holyoke, as they only had one mill site at that time and regarded a small paper company as poor use of their new canal system, arguing a textile mill would generate more jobs and revenue. Indeed, the prevailing wisdom of the Boston Associates and their colleagues at the time indicated that writing paper could not be sold in the quantities that Parsons aimed to produce it, and the belief was held that it would only drive down prices and leave a surplus in the market. The very first batches of paper made by Parsons were produced using a 62" Fourdrinier machine by Goddard Rice & Co. of Worcester, and derived from rags from Boynton & Whitcomb of Templeton, driven to Holyoke by four-horse teams. Almost immediately the concerns of the Boston Associates proved unfounded, as within 10 months of the company's founding it had produced and sold $50,000 worth of fine writing paper and by 1859 expanded into a second mill. By the time of the Civil War, the company had become the largest writing and envelope paper producer in the United States. By 1887 Parsons had reached an international market, selling its bristol board, envelope paper, and ledger bonds to customers across the United States as well as in South America and Australia.[4] One business strategy which had in part allowed the company to see such growth was its greater public exposure through federal government contracts. In the early 1880s J. S. McElwain, effectively the manager of the company, managed to persuade the elder Joseph Parsons to place bids for government envelope and postcard contracts. McElwain would go on to establish his own paper company to adapt to a changing market, however the contracts that he had proposed for Parsons had allowed the company to vastly expand its production volume and brought with it widespread free publicity. The company would fill many contracts for the US government in subsequent decades, including one for a display of drawings at the World's Columbian Exposition.
Price: 495 USD
Location: Fresno, California
End Time: 2024-08-14T20:52:09.000Z
Shipping Cost: 16.75 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Brochure/Pamphlet
Language: English
Special Attributes: Very Rare~with A Name
Subject: Dedication Of Washington Monument
