From 1903 - 1910 M.T. Sheahan was a fine art printer and publisher, who in addition to producing prints created many postcards on themes of animals, humor, greetings, and mottos.
Description: From 1903 - 1910 M.T. Sheahan was a fine art printer and publisher, who in addition to producing prints created many postcards on themes of animals, humor, greetings, and mottos.
In 1890 the office listing for Frank T. Dwinell in the Boston Directory was 50 State Street, Room 17, Boston, Massachusetts. This was also Henry L. Rand’s office circa 1903-1906 when he was Treasurer of Stark Cotton Mills. The Dwinell family had been early settlers in the towns associated with those mills.
Description: In 1890 the office listing for Frank T. Dwinell in the Boston Directory was 50 State Street, Room 17, Boston, Massachusetts. This was also Henry L. Rand’s office circa 1903-1906 when he was Treasurer of Stark Cotton Mills. The Dwinell family had been early settlers in the towns associated with those mills.
From 1905 - 1916 the Metropolitan News Company was a major publisher and printer of view-cards in color, black & white, sepia, and with hand coloring in both halftones and in collotype. They captured views throughout the American Northeast but postcards of New England scenery were produced in greatest number. Many of their cards have a heavy look resembling early chromolithographs. They had a close relationship with Robbins Brothers for who they made many postcards. Their cards were printed in Germany. The name Metropolitan News & Publishing Company appears on some cards.
Description: From 1905 - 1916 the Metropolitan News Company was a major publisher and printer of view-cards in color, black & white, sepia, and with hand coloring in both halftones and in collotype. They captured views throughout the American Northeast but postcards of New England scenery were produced in greatest number. Many of their cards have a heavy look resembling early chromolithographs. They had a close relationship with Robbins Brothers for who they made many postcards. Their cards were printed in Germany. The name Metropolitan News & Publishing Company appears on some cards. [show more]