Bow & Bridge Violin and bow makers, as the old books printed them

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The Red Book 1912-07: Vol 19 Iss 3, 1912

29 lines. Read by computer on 14 September 2026. No printed page number was found. See the scan on archive.org.

1This Beautiful Book of the Orient
2Sent Postpaid Upon Request
4ILLUSTRATING the quaint and artistic articles collected by Vantine's in the Mystical Lands Beyond the Sea—exquisite tea sets of egg-shell delicacy, dainty fans of beauteous design, ivory wrought by fairy hands, kimonos of cobweb filminess and rainbow hues, Mandarin coats that hint of the alabaster shoulders of an Oriental princess, baskets for the blossoms of midsummer, jewelry that recalls the days of barbaric splendor, and numerous other examples of Eastern craftsmanship, for presentation purposes, or personal use.
6We shall be pleased to send a copy to you promptly upon request
8Vantine's Famous Japanese Kimonos
10From the very birthplace of these dainty creations come the selections which comprise the Vantine stocks and include kimonos of soft silks and crepy materials, deftly woven 'mid the romantic environment of far-away Japan, embroidered or stenciled in artistic designs that only the Oriental artist can create.
12In ordering please state bust measure.
14No. 500R Beautiful Japanese Habutai silk kimono embroidered in cherry blossom or wistaria design, in all colors. Price including sash, prepaid, $10.00.
16No. 1003R Japanese crepe kimono printed in stork, dragon, or floral designs, made on the same model as our silk kimonos. Price including sash, prepaid, $3.50.
18No. 985R Japanese Habutai silk kimono in delicate shades of blue, pink, lavender, and old rose, exquisitely embroidered in cherry blossom design. Price including sash, prepaid, $18.00.
20No. 943R Japanese Habutai silk kimono, artistically embroidered in chrysanthemum design in light blue, pink, old rose, navy, black, and old blue. Price including sash, prepaid, $15.00.
22No. 500R, $10 No. 1003R, $3.50 No. 985R, $18 No. 943R, $15
24VISITORS TO NEW YORK
25Are cordially invited to this veritable mecca of objects of art and utility from all parts of the Old World. Rivalling in interest many of the greatest show places in the metropolis. Our store at 18th St. and Broadway is easily accessible from all hotels and depots.
27A. A. VANTINE & CO.
28BOSTON NEW YORK PHILA.

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