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Metadata

Object Name

Ad, Newspaper

Published Date

1864

Catalog Number

2011.0597

Author

J. M. Brunswick & Bros.

Subjects

Business & finance
Companies
Documents
Document signings
Scrapbooks
Billiards
Billiard table industry
Record keeping
Records (Information)
Advertisements
Advertising
Photocopies

Title

Loose advertisement: Photocopy of Reproductions of 1864 J. M. Brunswick & Bros. Ads

Physical Description

Originally contained in Scrapbook: Historical Review of House of Brunswick. 8 1/2" x 11". This document was sandwiched between blank pages at the back of book, along with several other clippings.

Collection

Brunswick

Summary

This is a photocopy of 1864 ads that were reproduced in an undated issue of the Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co.'s Billiard News. The ads were originally printed in the 1864 Illinois State Gazetteer by J. M. Brunswick & Bros. of Chicago, Illinois, which consisted of John M. Brunswick, Emanuel Brunswick, and Joseph Brunswick. Their office and sales room was located at 72 Randolph Street and their manufactory was located at 74-78 Randolph Street. The ads contain almost identical copy, reading:
"Importers and wholesale dealers in billiard cloths, balls, French chalk, cue tips, cut corners, plain and fancy cues, and other materials belonging to the trade.
"Pigeon hole and bagatelle tables constantly on hand.
"Tables refitted with our latest style patent combination cushions, and marble or slate beds at short notice."
Here, the ad on the left adds: "The recent improvements in these tables make them unsurpassed in the world; they are now offered to scientific billiard players combining speed with truth never before obtained in any billiard table."
The ad on the right adds:
"We respectfully ask of buyers an examination of our stock before purchasing elsewhere. Satisfaction guaranteed and immediate attention given to all orders."
Both ads conclude with:
"Remember J. M. Brunswick's Celebrated Patent Combination Cushion, patented December 8, 1857; July 7, 1859; July 12, 1849; and for which Silver Medal was awarded August 1859, and a Gold Medal September 1860."