A reproduction of the dennisons bogie book that was was originally published in the year 1915. The henry ford is home to quite a collection of halloween items, including several dennisons bogie books, on which we have based our halloween in greenfield village artwork over the past several years. An initial impossibletofind booklet produced in 1909 was followed by a series of bogie books beginning in 1912 and continuing for most years through 1926. A new market of seasonal ephemera catered to this burgeoning industry, especially towards the grand halloween gatherings that flourished each fall. Starting in 1909, dennison produced some of the rarer items of halloween.
Instant vintage 1920 halloween illustrations 5 by lettercrackers. The dennison s bogie book of 1915 is a guide that provided ideas and suggestions for planning and decorating for vintage halloween celebrations. Dennisons bogie book a 1925 guide for vintage decorating and entertaining at halloween and thank dennison manufacturing co. The bewitching charm of vintage halloween decorations. Dennison issued their first bogie book in 1909, apparently to the. Three years later, in 1912, dennison officially began issuing its annual bogie books in paper booklet format. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Scan by barb crews dennisons bogie book is a treasure trove of halloween ideas. Unbelievable prices of dennison and comparable items. Littleknown halloween history and why is it spelled that. In order to advertise and sell its stock, dennison issued its first bogie book catalog in 1909. In many ways halloween was much the same as it is now.
They were produced yearly from 1909 through and they are chockablock full of great, great halloween stuff. Halloween is big business, and the same can be said for halloween collectibles. Originally costing 10 cents and made to last only a season, dennison s bogie books have become a prized halloween collectible. The bogie book tells us a lot about 20 th century social life before world war ii, especially for the upwardly mobile city dweller. Dennisons bogie book a 1922 guide for vintage decorating and entertaining at halloween and thanksgiving 10th edition dennison manufacturing. The graphics and pictures are magnificent examples of halloween artistry and glimpses of. Art deco halloween party black cat owl bat postcard zazzle. The 1909 dennisons bogie book is the first and rarest issue, with only a. Decorating for the holiday in america is something that evolved over time in the 20th century. Showcasing dennison available for buying here online.
It showed all of its products and how to decorate rooms with them. National book auctions your national source for everything. They should be in public domain, but some greedy opportunist managed. Shop dennison available for purchasing right now online. Dennison s bogie book a 1925 guide for vintage decorating and entertaining at halloween and thank dennison manufacturing co. The first bogie book was issued in 1909, the second in 1912 and from that time on, an annual issue was released every year through 1934, with the exception of a brief. The hairraising prices of dennisons bogie books bookthink.
He could barely contain his joy when he came upon an original 1915 bogie book with. Beginning in 1909 and continuing through 1934, dennison manufacturing company entered the halloween party niche with their colorful party idea books called bogie books. Dennisons bogie book 1920 free download decoration, costume and party suggestions from 1920 for the night of halloween, that one time of all the year when an opportunity is supposed to be given for looking into the future and having ones fate settled for the coming twelve months. Issued by dennison beginning in 1909 as a way to directly reach the end consumer, the concept didnt take off right away, so the next issue was released in 1912. Mischief, magic, candy and spirits both ghouls and booze have long been associated with the celebration of halloween. Suggestions for halloween shown in the corresponding image s. Dennisons bogie book a 1922 guide for vintage decorating and entertaining at halloween and thanksgiving 10th edition dennison manufacturing co. Dennison issued their first bogie book in 1909, apparently to the sound of a belly flop, as they did not issue a new edition until 1912. Dennisons bogie book 1915 guide for vintage decorating and. Dennisons bogie books began at a cost of five cents in 1912 and were priced at ten cents by. All i can say is they knew how to have good clean fun. Dennisons bogie book, by dennison manufacturing co 1920. Dennison issued its first bogie book catalog in 1909.
The 1920 book click here to read it gives party advice for simple menus, alcoholfree drinks and dancing or cards. The company produced one for every halloween season thereafter. Beginning in 1909 and continuing through 1934, dennison manufacturing company of framingham, massachusetts entered the halloween party niche with their colorful party supply catalogs, appropriately named bogie books. Here are some pages from the 1923 dennisons bogie book for halloween and thanksgiving. Dennisons bogie book a 1924 guide for vintage decorating and entertaining at halloween and thank by dennison manufacturing co. This is the best example of this exceedingly rare edition of dennisons bogie books ive seen. Included are the 1892 columbian series, us single to 1963, united states mint blocks from 1939, and 1800s early us precancel issues. This lot includes a wide variety of stamps from the united states, columbia, and other countries, from the 1800s through the 1980s. Dennison s bogie book by dennison manufacturing co. Halloween costumes in dennisons bogie book, 1922 i love when people dressed as the concept of halloween. Party like its from a dennisons bogie book see more. Bogie books showed the products available and how to decorate with them. The profusely illustrated pages introduced the hostess to party menus, game suggestions and innovative decorating ideas all made possible with paper products manufactured and sold by dennison.
Look no further than dennisons bogie book for halloween full of decoration, costume, and party suggestions for that one time according to the book. Dennison also made bogie books, retrohalloween versions of martha. The 1909 dennisons bogie book is the first and rarest issue, with only a handful of copies extant. Dennisons bogie books began at a cost of five cents in 1912 and were priced at ten cents by 1926. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Griggs, is embossed, was sent in 1909, and is in vgex slight cancel on the front condition. The autumn sketch book of bess stanhope october 1925 it s time to start thinking about putting together a halloween costume. Each place card depicts a cherub mailing a valentine in a post office box. The hairraising prices of dennisons bogie books page 2. Dennisons promotions contributed to the popularity of inexpensive but festive paper party costumes throughout the. Oct 25, 2018 decoration ideas and cutout instructions from dennisons bogie book, 1920 party like its approximately 1919. Oct 21, 2014 an initial impossibletofind booklet produced in 1909 was followed by a series of bogie books beginning in 1912 and continuing for most years through 1926. Complete set cherubcupid valentine place cards dennison. Art deco halloween party black cat owl bat postcard.
S d warren and company desk book of fine papers demonstrating the printing. And because it is difficult to date many items, collectors are always on the lookout for dennisons halloween bogie book marketing magazines from 1909, 19121930s. The profusely illustrated pages introduced the hostess to party menus, game suggestions and innovative decorating ideas all made possible with paper products manufactured and sold. Dennisons bogie book, first published in 1909 and appearing annually after 1912, included directions on throwing the perfect party with crepe paper decorations, menus, and garments. Bogie books provided an array of party activities, costume ideas, and decorating advice using dennisons paper goods. The first bogie book was issued in 1909, the second in 1912 and from that time on.
I promptly listed the bogie books on ebay in september of 2006. Except for 1918 and 1932, dennison issued one annually through 1935. Collecting vintage halloween memorabilia is a relatively new popular category in the collectibles world. Originally published in 1922, this bogie book features the following. Dennisons bogie book for halloween 1920 the public domain. Littleknown halloween history and why is it spelled. An invaluable source of information about what was available and when it was produced are the dennisons bogie books and later their party magazine, which replaced the bogie book in 1927. Bogie books were published from 1909 to 1940, and they were an annual. This lot includes the publication dennison s bogie book. Dennisons bogie book a 1925 guide for vintage decorating. Originally costing 10 cents and made to last only a season, dennisons bogie books have become a. The 1914 dennisons bogie book is a favorite among collectors.
Games and decorations seem childlike by todays standards. Decoration ideas and cutout instructions from dennisons bogie book, 1920 party like its approximately 1919. This is a publication of dennison manufacturing co. Dennison also produced similar typically 30to36page holiday guidebooks such as the christmas book, the gala or party book for febjuly celebrations and a single 1918 patriotic book. In the 1920s, the halloween party came into its own, wherein the populous would decorate their homes with a variety of lowpriced plastic and paper goods made by companies located primarily in the united states and in germany. The bogie book from 1920 is a great resource for any vintage halloween enthusiast to get an idea of what a typical halloween party might have been like. Halloween games including the cup of fate, matrimonial race, ghostly. Dennisons bogie book began publication in 1909, producing a new edition every year. A reproduction of the dennison s bogie book that was was originally published in the year 1915.
The henry ford blog the latest on american history. In 1909, dennison started to make halloween party items, timing the trend perfectly. The hairraising prices of dennisons bogie books page 2 of 2. These bogie books are avidly collected today, bringing very strong prices for nearmint examples. First published in 1920, this bogie book features the following ideas with suggestions for planning, decorating and preparing a party that wont soon be forgotten. Presenting dennison in stock and ready for shipping today online. The company got its start in 1844 making paper jewelry boxes. Thousands worked for the dennison manufacturing co. Dennisons promotions contributed to the popularity of inexpensive but festive paper party costumes throughout the 1920s and 1930s. Here for your consideration is this highly collectible hard to find hard cover dennison s bogie book. Especially prized are vintage beistle products marked h. Oct 19, 2009 here are some pages from the 1923 dennison s bogie book for halloween and thanksgiving. This lot consists of the bound vintage and antique stamp collections shown in the corresponding images.
Dennisons bogie book 1915 guide for vintage decorating. When i was a kid my mom gave me one of these books and for some reason it was one of my most treasured items. Complete set cherubcupid valentine place cards dennison 1920s. The layouts figures are reminiscent of those found on the cover art of dennisons 1909 bogie book. Gay costumes are half the fun at the halloween party 1923 vintage halloween dennison s bogie book party costumes digital download printable image 300 dpi see more. Oct 31, 2009 beginning in 1909 and continuing through 1934, dennison manufacturing company of framingham, massachusetts entered the halloween party niche with their colorful party supply catalogs, appropriately named bogie books. Konstantin somov s cover for aleksandar blok s 1909 book, theatre. Here for your consideration is this complete set of 8 cupid or cherub place cards made by the dennison company in the 1920s. Each place card depicts a cherub mailing a valentine in a post office box while standing above a big red heard that has space for write you guests name in the middle. Here for your consideration is this highly collectible hard to find hard cover dennisons bogie book. The dennisons bogie book of 1915 is a guide that provided ideas and suggestions for planning and decorating for vintage halloween celebrations. Locate book company in stock and ready to ship right now.
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