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<p>[QUOTE="Lucille.b, post: 435595, member: 51"]Things like this were pretty common back then for high school dances, and later at college sororities and fraternities. Invitations, dance cards, autograph books, etc. It looks like a few you have are homemade possibly, but sometimes odd materials were used as covers, esp. if it went with the theme of the party or dance.</p><p><br /></p><p>These are fascinating to look at, for sure. Value isn't huge however. </p><p><br /></p><p>By chance I purchased a large lot of somewhat similar at an estate sale a few months ago. The first set shown in photo #1 were dance cards from 1914-1917, second box was 1938-1941. I had around 40 or 50 pieces total. Sold them separately but they went to the same buyer. Together went for around $55.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]152810[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]152811[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Lucille.b, post: 435595, member: 51"]Things like this were pretty common back then for high school dances, and later at college sororities and fraternities. Invitations, dance cards, autograph books, etc. It looks like a few you have are homemade possibly, but sometimes odd materials were used as covers, esp. if it went with the theme of the party or dance. These are fascinating to look at, for sure. Value isn't huge however. By chance I purchased a large lot of somewhat similar at an estate sale a few months ago. The first set shown in photo #1 were dance cards from 1914-1917, second box was 1938-1941. I had around 40 or 50 pieces total. Sold them separately but they went to the same buyer. Together went for around $55. [ATTACH=full]152810[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]152811[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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