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132 year old Advertising Calendar: Dated 1894 - $35 (west of Ann Arbor)
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On the front bottom left is a copyright date (1893) by the Knapple Lithograph Co. (as shown).
On the back is the entire calendar for 1894.
When you open the calendar, there’s some oxidation/discoloring on the borders that matches the design and cut of the front of the calendar. Luckily, it has no effect on the graphics.
On the left side of the inside portion of the calendar is a list of insurance rates. For instance, 50 cents a week for a person aged 21 would insure them for $930, big bucks 125 years ago. Also, the major dates for the holidays are listed. Back then, Memorial Day was called Decoration Day.
In 1894, the Metropolitan Insurance Company’s offices were in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Bay City/Saginaw.
I think it’s safe to say that only a few copies—if any— of this calendar probably exist, especially in such great condition. As you can see from the photos, the colors and graphics are bold and clear,